North Dakota State University
Description & Details:
Dr. Miranda Meehan in the School of Natural Resource Sciences (SNRS) at North Dakota State University is hiring a research and Extension coordinator to conduct relevant research that meets the needs of the state, provide Extension education to stakeholders, and provide service to their academic unit, College, and University. This position will serve as a critical member of a team conducting research related to grazing systems and providing extension education related to grazing management. Responsibilities will include:
Carry out field operations for field, greenhouse, and laboratory research
Aid in determining space required for experiments and setting up field trials
Manage experimental plots, including performing regular field operations such as application of treatments, vegetation and soil sampling, and processing of samples.
Manage livestock on grazing trails, develop grazing plans, and collect livestock data.
Aid in coordinating research extension center (REC) and on-farm research (communicating with REC researchers and staff, farmers, collecting data, etc.)
Maintain equipment
Maintain field equipment (UTV, trailers, virtual fence base station, virtual fence collars, etc.) in working condition
Help maintain general organization of program inventory
Support Extension and education outreach
Organize and facilitate meetings
Develop and deliver an Extension program
Develop educational materials to be disseminated to stakeholders through educational meetings, in-depth training, publications, videos, and new technologies as appropriate
Aid with program evaluation and assessment of evaluation data
Aid in data management and analysis
Aid in managing logistics for student research projects
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 12-month
Hiring Range:
$46,342 - $61,790
Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.
Minimum Qualifications:
A B.S. in range management, natural resource management, soil science, animal sciences, or a related field
A valid driver's license
Strong written, oral, and organizational skills.
The ability to work independently and in dynamic multi-disciplinary groups.
General computer skills
Strong organizational skills
Data analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge about grazing ecology and management
Experience with field activities related to plant and soil sampling
Experience handling livestock and collecting livestock data
Experience with GIS and GIS systems
Experience with extension education or outreach to stakeholders
Experience mentoring
History of stakeholder engagement
Experience with project and lab management duties (e.g., purchasing)
Experience with data analysis using statistical packages such as R
Applicant Materials Required:
Cover letter, CV or resume, statement of research experience, copy of official college transcript, and names and contact information for three professional references.
NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
Superb Retirement Plan
Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
Basic Term Life Insurance
Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information:
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
Land Acknowledgement
We collectively acknowledge that NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region. (see www.ndsu.edu/inclusioncouncil/native_american_initiatives/ ). recblid pqgeb2q25fil9hzrtt4e7tksoc5a0v
Dr. Miranda Meehan in the School of Natural Resource Sciences (SNRS) at North Dakota State University is hiring a research and Extension coordinator to conduct relevant research that meets the needs of the state, provide Extension education to stakeholders, and provide service to their academic unit, College, and University. This position will serve as a critical member of a team conducting research related to grazing systems and providing extension education related to grazing management. Responsibilities will include:
Carry out field operations for field, greenhouse, and laboratory research
Aid in determining space required for experiments and setting up field trials
Manage experimental plots, including performing regular field operations such as application of treatments, vegetation and soil sampling, and processing of samples.
Manage livestock on grazing trails, develop grazing plans, and collect livestock data.
Aid in coordinating research extension center (REC) and on-farm research (communicating with REC researchers and staff, farmers, collecting data, etc.)
Maintain equipment
Maintain field equipment (UTV, trailers, virtual fence base station, virtual fence collars, etc.) in working condition
Help maintain general organization of program inventory
Support Extension and education outreach
Organize and facilitate meetings
Develop and deliver an Extension program
Develop educational materials to be disseminated to stakeholders through educational meetings, in-depth training, publications, videos, and new technologies as appropriate
Aid with program evaluation and assessment of evaluation data
Aid in data management and analysis
Aid in managing logistics for student research projects
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 12-month
Hiring Range:
$46,342 - $61,790
Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.
Minimum Qualifications:
A B.S. in range management, natural resource management, soil science, animal sciences, or a related field
A valid driver's license
Strong written, oral, and organizational skills.
The ability to work independently and in dynamic multi-disciplinary groups.
General computer skills
Strong organizational skills
Data analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge about grazing ecology and management
Experience with field activities related to plant and soil sampling
Experience handling livestock and collecting livestock data
Experience with GIS and GIS systems
Experience with extension education or outreach to stakeholders
Experience mentoring
History of stakeholder engagement
Experience with project and lab management duties (e.g., purchasing)
Experience with data analysis using statistical packages such as R
Applicant Materials Required:
Cover letter, CV or resume, statement of research experience, copy of official college transcript, and names and contact information for three professional references.
NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
Superb Retirement Plan
Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
Basic Term Life Insurance
Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information:
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
Land Acknowledgement
We collectively acknowledge that NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region. (see www.ndsu.edu/inclusioncouncil/native_american_initiatives/ ). recblid pqgeb2q25fil9hzrtt4e7tksoc5a0v