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Variety Trials Lead Research Technician

University of Alaska Fairbanks

This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, combining field and office work in a beautiful setting. If you're passionate about supporting Alaska's agricultural sector and food systems, consider applying for this position.

The Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station includes two locations in Fairbanks and Palmer and is part of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks. This position will primarily be located in Fairbanks, but occasional travel to other field sites may be required intermittently. The AFES (Fairbanks) is hiring a Research Technician (Research Technician 3 position) to fulfill the role of Research Crew Lead. This is a term-funded,10-month benefited position running approximately from March - December. The primary objective of this position is to work closely with AFES Research faculty to meet the objectives of multiple grant-funded research projects relating to high-latitude agricultural and food systems research. This position will include assisting PI with scheduling seasonal field staff, overseeing day-to-day field operations, maintaining field research plots, data collection and analysis and occasional outreach and education events.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative worker, comfortable in remote field locations and well versed in project and data management, statistical, and scientific writing. This position requires someone capable of working in small teams and independently. The candidate should possess excellent writing and communication skills. This position requires someone willing to conduct and lead agricultural field research in variable outdoor conditions. Previous experience working on a farm/growing vegetables is highly applicable to this role. The candidate should have experience managing, analyzing, interpreting, and displaying agricultural data. The candidate should have experience and be willing to communicate research findings to diverse audiences and implement outreach and training activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science or related Environmental Science field and 2 seasons of relevant field/farm experience, OR, a Master's degree and one season of relevant field/farm experience.
Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain one.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a full-time, 10-month, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/salary.php, Grade 77, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on March 5, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE March 4, 2025.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at mailto:kjmetivier@alaska.eduor 907-474-1847

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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