Applied Field Crop Research Associate

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University’s Northwestern Agricultural Research Center (NWARC) seeks a skilled professional to support its field crop physiology program. You will help design and maintain field studies, apply irrigation and nutrient treatments, and manage data across projects.

The role requires B.S. in agronomy or related field, field research experience, and ability to supervise staff. Occasional travel within Montana is expected; MSU values collaboration with growers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS in agronomy, biology or related discipline
• Experience in measuring, collecting, and recording response variables for statistical analysis
• Experience supervising part-time and temporary help

Responsibilities

• Support the field crop physiology research program.
• Assist in design, establishment, and maintenance of field studies.
• Apply irrigation and nutrient treatments.
• Apply pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides to field studies.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize research data.
• Operate and maintain field and laboratory equipment.
• Supervise part-time and seasonal labor as needed.
• Collaborate with researchers, producers, and partners.
• Travel within the state may be required occasionally.

Skills

Field research experience

Data collection & statistics

Communication skills

Supervising part-time staff

Education

B.S. in agronomy or related

MS in agronomy, crop science or related

Tools

SAS

Job description

Montana State University’s Northwestern Agricultural Research Center (NWARC) seeks a skilled professional to support its field crop physiology program. You will help design and maintain field studies, apply irrigation and nutrient treatments, and manage data across projects.

The role requires B.S. in agronomy or related field, field research experience, and ability to supervise staff. Occasional travel within Montana is expected; MSU values collaboration with growers and stakeholders.