What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist - Soil Science - (2956331) position at North Dakota State University?
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Description & Details :
Dr. Tom DeSutter in the School of Natural Resource Sciences at North Dakota State University is hiring a research specialist. This position will serve as a critical team member conducting and communicating research related to soil science, especially remediation and reclamation of disturbed soils. As a productive and collaborative part of this team, there will be opportunities to conduct research, communicate its results in a variety of ways, and do develop new projects.
Specific duties include :
- Support research on soil science and agronomic projects.Assist in the design of research projects.Assist in the collection and organization of research data.Assist in the logistics of research, including supervising personnel when needed.Assist in the analysis and interpretation of research data.Perform analytical quantification of soil attributes using ion chromatography and inductively coupled plasma spectrophotometry.Coordinate greenhouse research and logistics for experiments.Operate and maintain GPS and field equipment (tractors, planters, seeders, trailers, EM survey tools, penetrometer).
- Communicate research.Assist with communicating results to stakeholders through project updates and outreach materials.Communicate scientific results through posters and presentations to stakeholders and scientists.Assist with the development and publishing of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Develop new research projects and opportunities.Identify funding opportunities for research and outreach activities.Assist in developing relationships to pursue new projects and activities.Assist in the administration and logistics of pursuing new projects.
The SNRS is a multi-disciplinary unit exploring entomology, natural resources management, rangeland science, and soil science. We work in collaboration to address research that can improve the livelihoods of North Dakota citizens while also contributing to the scientific community. Our faculty do both applied and fundamental research to address the needs of stakeholders in production agriculture to native systems, seeking common ground between the two. Together we are discovering and implementing solutions for healthy agriculture and natural resources.
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Commensurate with experience
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NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits :
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.
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.
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Diversity Statement :
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran’s Preference Notice :
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
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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 ).
