(Casual Hire) Research Associate

University-of-Hawaii-System; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i System invites applications for a Research Associate position with the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience in Maui County. This full-time or part-time, 11-month temporary appointment offers hourly pay of $30.00–$34.00, commensurate with experience.

The duties include assisting with field trial methodologies, data analysis, soil sample processing, and preparing reports for stakeholders. Applications due by 23 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, Soil Science or related field and 3 years of research support experience.
• Strong data analysis, data collection, and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret and present information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist PI and co-investigators with monitoring field trial methodologies.
• Participate in design, development, and analysis of research trials.
• Prepare and process soil assessment samples to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Assist with writing scripts to parse and organize data.
• Assist with writing reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Research support

Writing reports

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Plant Science/Soil Science or related field

Job description

(Casual Hire) Research Associate (CTAHR/Maui) | University of Hawai'i page has loaded.

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-02011

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience

****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire appointments, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.****

Title: Research Associate

Position Number: Casual

Hiring Unit:College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Maui County

Date Posted: September 18, 2026

Closing Date: September 23, 2026, 11:59PM HST

Salary:$30.00 - $34.00 per hour; salary commensurate with experience

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time or Part-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: These positions are subject to availability of funding and renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance, staffing requirements, and/or availability of funding. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by September 23, 2026, 11:59PM HST. Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Please see application instructions under "TO APPLY" for more information.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Principal Investigator (PI) and co-investigators with monitoring field trial methodologies to monitor agricultural strategies as it relates to soil water‑use effectiveness under severe drought conditions.
• Participate in the design, development, and analysis of research trials.
• Prepare and process soil assessment samples to evaluate treatment effectiveness across various field trial methods.
• Assist with writing scripts to parse and organize data.
• Assist with writing reports for stakeholders and assists with preparing and presenting field trial observations, data analyses, and actionable findings for project stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, Soil Science or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for research support, data analysis, and/or data collection ; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of research support, data analysis, and/or data collection as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with research support, data analysis, and/or data collection.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Soil hydrology concepts, such as Crop Water Productivity, Precipitation Use Efficiency (PUE), and Effective Use of Water (EUW).
• Knowledge of agronomic performance and conservation outcomes of cover cropping systems for topsoil stabilization and watershed protection.

Inquiries: Dr. Rosemary Gutierrez‑Coarite, [e-mail]

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/