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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: This position\'s primary responsibility will be to manage our organic field and forage crop research program at UW-Madison. This position will work with a dynamic group of students, scientists, and outreach specialists to generate cutting-edge research focused on agroecological methods supporting organic farmers throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. The position is housed in the Organic and Sustainable Research and Extension program in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, with strong collaborations with the Departments of Plant Pathology, Plant and Agroecosystems Sciences, Soil Science, Biosystems Engineering, and Animal and Dairy Sciences. Research themes include: reducing tillage in organic production; creating diverse multi-crop systems integrating annual and perennial crops; understanding the impacts of organic management on soil health and biology, including climate change mitigation and resilience; and benefits of animal integration into farming systems. Duties primarily focus on managing our extensive field research program (located at UW Agricultural Research Stations as well as on working farms), as well as analyzing and summarizing data in reports and publications. A significant component of our research relates to Indigenous agriculture and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), with research and demonstration sties established with Tribal partners throughout the state. Additional projects and responsibilities related to outreach of research results may also arise. Responsibilities: Provides technical expertise to fundamental and/or applied scientific research under the direction of senior research personnel or faculty. 40% Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures 20% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications 10% Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area 20% Assists with the development of research methodologies and... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6EDE49067BB840BA