Part Time Project Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in agricultural sciences is seeking a Part-Time Project Support Associate to enhance outreach and communication efforts for the Thriving Ag project. This role involves synthesizing project outcomes, assisting in report writing, and developing outreach materials to identify future research needs. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to impactful projects that support the agricultural community. If you have a passion for science communication and outreach, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in an agricultural or related discipline.
• Experience in science outreach and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach and communication for the Thriving Ag project.
• Assist in writing the final report and creating outreach materials.

Skills

Science Outreach

Communication Skills

Research Synthesis

Education

Doctorate in Agricultural Discipline

Job description

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Job Description and Position Requirements

The Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education in the College of Agricultural Sciences seeks to hire a Part-Time Project Support Associate. This position will support outreach and communication for the Thriving Ag project (https://thrivingag.org/), including synthesizing outcomes from the final workshop, assisting in writing the final report, and creating outreach materials. The role also involves synthesizing project outcomes and identifying future research needs, particularly gaps in research related to the Thriving Ag project.

Qualifications

Earned doctorate in an agricultural or related discipline, with experience in science outreach and communication.

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