"Temporary DRIVES Research Scholar"

Job Details

Posting Number: PG195408TM

Position Number: 11ASO3532

Position Type: Temporary

Essential Job Duties: The DRIVES Agroecology Research Scholar will work under the supervision of the Agroecology Professor to support the growth of the Agroecology Lab’s research program about the impacts of crop diversification. Key responsibilities will include organizing and maintaining the Diverse Rotation Improve Valuable Ecosystem Services (DRIVES) database (drives-network.org) and conducting synthesis research on the role of crop diversification on the delivery of ecosystem services across a range of growing conditions.

Is Time Limited: No

Department: Crop and Soil Sciences

Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title: Temporary DRIVES Research Scholar

Work Schedule: 40/hrs per week, Monday-Friday

Minimum Experience/Education: PhD in Agriculture, Soil Science, Ecology or a related field

Department Required Skills: Mastery in R, Familiarity with Python or other coding languages or statistical programs, Expertise with addressing spatiotemporal elements of research questions related to crop and soil sciences, Experience working with large agronomic datasets, Experience working with networks of long-term datasets

Anticipated Hiring Range: $36.05/hr-$40/hr

Job Open Date: 08/25/2025