University of Missouri-Columbia · 1 week ago
Assistant Research Professor, Cotton Agronomy
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an Assistant Research Professor and State Extension Specialist in Cotton Agronomy. The successful candidate will establish a research program focused on improving cotton production practices and disseminate research-based information to producers and industry through various outreach methods.
Education
Responsibilities
Establish an externally funded research program with a focus on applied agronomic research that evaluates and improves cotton production practices in southeast Missouri (60%)
Disseminate unbiased research-based information to producers and industry via extension presentations, publications, and media outlets (40%)
Conduct cotton variety trials
Provide leadership to develop innovative cotton technologies for the future
Develop an extramurally funded research program
Plan, design, and conduct field experiments (including data collection and statistical analyses)
Publish research findings via peer-reviewed journal contributions and extension articles
Collaborate with public and private researchers, farmers, and extension specialists
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in agronomy, soil science, agricultural engineering, or a related field by the time of appointment
Proficiency in cotton production practices is required, including weed and disease/insect control, fertility, tillage, and irrigation
Excellent oral skills to communicate with farmers and other commodity stakeholders
Ability to work well in a collaborative team
Experience in precision agriculture (and digital technology as it relates to modernizing farming practices)
Ability to secure funding
Knowledge of operating and maintaining plot and farm-scale equipment
Proven experience in data analysis
Proven experience in writing (e.g., grant proposals, scientific publications, and extension publications)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Columbia
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