Job DescriptionThis is an off-campus position based at the Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) located in Suffolk, Virginia, one of eleven off-campus centers operating within Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This position will provide research and technical support for agronomic research program. Primary duties of the position include: effective implementation of research and variety testing protocols; routine supervision of agricultural technicians, graduate students, and wage employees; safe operation of research equipment; and good communication with research and variety test cooperators. The position requires travel within the state to cooperating research sites with occasional overnight stays, a general knowledge of agronomic principles, the ability to operate and transport research equipment, accurately collect research data, and work well with others in a team environment.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in relevant field, and/or a combination of education and related experience equivalent to a degree. Must have demonstrated skills and expertise in one or more areas related to soybean agronomy; ability to contribute to the design and performance of research projects; ability to follow instructions and maintain records; ability to supervise employees and students; demonstrated experience with computer software for entry, analysis, and summarization of data; and communicate effectively in oral and written English; must have a valid operator's license and good driving record.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree in a related field; demonstrated experience with designing and carrying out experiments in the field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory; experience interacting with diverse constituents and colleagues. Ability to operate and transport field equipment (tractors, sprayers, combines). Existing commercial driver's license with Class A endorsement or the ability to obtain a commercial driver's license with Class A endorsement and a DOT medical certification.Pay Band4Appointment TypeRestrictedSalary Information$45,000 - $55,000; commensurate with experience.Review DateMay 20, 2024Additional InformationApplicants must provide a resume/CV and references.The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicinecollege, Graduate School , andHonors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including theInnovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerousExtension offices andresearch centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Carrie Ortel at ****** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
