*On-Farm Research Coordinator* Research Associate I position in an applied soil fertility lab. Major projects that currently need support include: 1) Soil Health Testing and Method Development, 2) Evaluating Impacts of Pipeline Installation on Crop Productivity, 3) Updating Ohio Field Crop Fertilizer Recommendations and 4) Effects of Various Organic Soil Amendment Practices on Crops and Soils
*Duties include:* - Working with growers, crop consultants and extension educators to conduct agronomic research trials - Tracking and coordinating research sample analyses - Assisting with data analysis and writing of research results - Traveling to farms and to collect soil and plant samples in the field - Providing field support with operating farm machinery - Assisting with development of outreach, extension and website materials Applicants should have a B.S or M.S. in soils, agronomy, agroecology or related agricultural field and possess in-depth knowledge of Midwestern agronomic systems and farm operations. Applicants must be committed to provide exceptional research support in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate should have excellent organization skills and be able to effectively communicate with farmers, extension agents, crop consultants and lab team members. Desired experience and skills include analyzing data, writing research results, and operating farm machinery. Interested persons should send C.V. and cover letter outlining research interests and experiences to Steve Culman at *[email protected] <[email protected]>* and formally apply online at https://www.jobsatosu.compo stings/search <https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/search> under job ID# *421833* by *October 9, 2016*.
