Agroecology & Livestock Research Specialist

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend work required

Travel to worksites required

Background check

Job summary

The University of Vermont seeks an Agroecology Research Specialist to assist ecological and livestock research operations, data collection, laboratory analysis, and manuscript development at the Food Systems Research Institute and Nordic Farm.

This role involves fieldwork across Burlington and Charlotte, VT, with opportunities to contribute to multiple projects spanning forage, grazing, and livestock management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least one year of experience.
• In field experience should include working as a research technician with experience collecting in-field forage and livestock data.
• Proficient in GIS systems and will have basic knowledge of spreadsheet management.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain, and driver's check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ecological and livestock research operations and data collection at the Food Systems Research Institute and Nordic Farm.
• Perform laboratory analysis and manuscript development on UVM campus.
• Support data management and research coordination across sites in Burlington and Charlotte, VT.
• Contribute to forage and livestock data collection, herd management records, and weather data tracking.
• Assist with safety, budgeting, and documentation of field operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

GIS

Data management

Organizational skills

MS Office

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

OneDrive

Job description

The University of Vermont seeks an Agroecology Research Specialist to assist ecological and livestock research operations, data collection, laboratory analysis, and manuscript development at the Food Systems Research Institute and Nordic Farm.

This role involves fieldwork across Burlington and Charlotte, VT, with opportunities to contribute to multiple projects spanning forage, grazing, and livestock management.