WTARC workers in field

 

*Program Lead, Variety Testing & Agronomy*

The program lead has excellent opportunities to collaborate across the department, and with people on the main campus in Bozeman, including plant breeders, crop and soil scientists, plant pathologists and others representing various agricultural disciplines. They will direct the WTARC crop variety testing program both on- and off-station in the surrounding seven-county area, provide educational leadership on crop variety selection to farmers and stakeholders in the Golden Triangle area of Montana, and contribute to extension publications. This is a full-time, 12-month, position with excellent benefits. WTARC consists of approximately 70 acres including areas for dryland and irrigated research and is well-equipped with modern field and plot scale equipment, a seed processing laboratory, and a new state-of-the-art greenhouse.
 
Proposed Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
 

For complete job announcement and application procedures, visit: 

https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/45939 

 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Peggy Lamb at plamb@montana.edu.

Montana State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled 

 

Summer or Part-time Employment Opportunities

Start date: Immediate openings

Job description and responsibilities:

  •  Assist with farm operations including: general crop production, research trial establishment, and general grounds keeping
  • Assist in data collection in agronomic studies
  • Willingness to work outdoors in a field setting
  • Ability to work with others in a team atmosphere
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to follow detailed instructions

To apply, please fill out the Employment Application. Email the application to tammie.kelley@montana.edu or drop-off at the research center. 

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