Lead Soil Fertility Research Scientist & Mentor

Illinois International; Urbana (IL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a Principal Research Specialist to conduct advanced field research in soil fertility and nutrient management. You will design and implement experiments, manage data workflows, mentor students, and contribute to publications and outreach within a diverse research portfolio.

You will lead field operations, supervise undergraduate staff and graduate students, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with growers, extension personnel, and project

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Crop Sciences, Agronomy, Soil Science, or related field; minimum 2 years of field research or crop production.
• Experience with experimental design and data collection.
• Experience with data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation of agronomic datasets.
• Strong knowledge of crop production and soil fertility concepts; proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and data management tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and execution of field experiments.
• Implement treatment applications, sampling protocols, and data collection plans.
• Coordinate seasonal field operations and manage trial logistics.
• Perform data entry, quality control, statistical analysis, and interpretation.
• Prepare figures, tables, and summaries for manuscripts and reports.
• Maintain metadata and data management systems.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Field research methods knowledge

Supervision/Mentoring

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Crop Sciences / Agronomy / Soil Science

Herramientas

Statistical software

GIS

Precision agriculture tools

Descripción del empleo

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a Principal Research Specialist to conduct advanced field research in soil fertility and nutrient management. You will design and implement experiments, manage data workflows, mentor students, and contribute to publications and outreach within a diverse research portfolio.

You will lead field operations, supervise undergraduate staff and graduate students, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with growers, extension personnel, and project