Program Technician - 12 MONTH

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Researchers

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

RIRE | Breeding

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Duties include assisting in supervision of seed maintenance, including organization, thrashing, cleaning, hulling, milling, hand picking, land preparation, planting, irrigation, spraying, data collection, harvesting, and data summarization for field research. Assist with implementation of small-plot research conducted at RREC and other locations in Arkansas as required. Assist in supervision of greenhouses, including labor assignments, maintenance, plant care, fertilization, planting, harvesting, seed purity, crossing, and other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree in Plant Science or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of field plot techniques, with farm machinery, crop production, and demonstrated leadership skills. Computer skills, spreadsheets/word processing.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Christian De Guzman
Assistant Professor
deguzma@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.mywo