Sugarbeet Agronomy & Extension Specialist

Department of Plant Sciences, NDSU; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota State University is seeking a 12-month, tenure-track Extension/Research faculty member in the Department of Plant Sciences to advance weed science and sugarbeet production across North Dakota and Minnesota.

You will develop educational materials, conduct applied research, publish results, and secure extramural funding while collaborating with NDSU and University of Minnesota colleagues and sugarbeet industry partners.

Qualifications

• PhD in weed science, crop science, agronomy or related field by hire date.
• Demonstrated experience in applied crop production and/or weed management.
• Ability to work effectively with university faculty, Extension personnel, producer organizations, and the public.
• Ability to conduct applied research, interpret and communicate findings, and develop science-based recommendations for producers.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders, colleagues, and multidisciplinary research teams.
• Proficiency with computer applications and relevant technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Possession of a valid US driver’s license or ability to obtain one by hire date.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by hire date, a valid pesticide applicator’s license in ND and MN.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Extension and applied research programs focused on weed management and cropping systems for sugarbeet production.
• Develop educational materials and programs for producers, industry professionals, and Extension personnel.
• Conduct applied research and publish results in peer-reviewed journals and Extension publications.
• Deliver science-based recommendations to support successful sugarbeet production.
• Pursue extramural funding and coordinate activities across department and college faculty and Extension agents.
• Build collaborative partnerships with NDSU and UMN colleagues and sugarbeet partners; coordinate across agronomic disciplines.
• Coordinate Extension and research activities across faculty and Extension agents; advise graduate students.

Skills

English communication

Stakeholder engagement

Grant writing

Collaboration

Education

PhD in weed science, crop science, agronomy

Job description

North Dakota State University is seeking a 12-month, tenure-track Extension/Research faculty member in the Department of Plant Sciences to advance weed science and sugarbeet production across North Dakota and Minnesota.

You will develop educational materials, conduct applied research, publish results, and secure extramural funding while collaborating with NDSU and University of Minnesota colleagues and sugarbeet industry partners.