Research Professional II (Extended Temporary Employment)

Cooperative Extension works to improve lives, communities, and the economy through a statewide network of knowledgeable faculty and staff. As a part of our land-grant university, Cooperative Extension plays a critical role in our mission to educate our communities and empower the next generation of experts to grow sustainable regional and global economies, and to develop new knowledge and technologies to benefit society.

Cooperative Extension faculty and our county agents connect research on plant production and diseases with gardeners and growers across the state, with a particular focus on Arizona's commercial crops and landscapes - including citrus, melons, grains, cotton, tree nuts, wine grapes, winter greens and vegetables, as well as drought-tolerant ornamental trees and shrubs.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Under minimal
  supervision and with moderate guidance, conduct interdisciplinary research in crop modeling
  and remote sensing to:

1. Design simulation experiments, analyze simulation results, develop decision-support tools to
   forecast crop yield.
2. Assess the effects of changes in
   land use and management practices on crop yield.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  and engage in various research activities:

1. Activities include crop modeling and
   remote sensing, downloading and processing crop performance and yield data, designing field
   experiments, procuring necessary field and laboratory equipment and supplies, conducting experiments, and collecting and analyzing research data, including imagery from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and satellites.

• Assist in preparing research manuscripts
  for publication based on modeling and fieldwork results.

• Assist in the development of grant
  proposals by conducting literature reviews and contributing to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of preliminary data.

• Participate in
  field days, conferences, and stakeholder meetings to present research findings to consumers, growers and researchers as directed.

• Install, maintain, and operate laboratory and field equipment as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• MS in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Soil Science, Ecosystem Science or closely related field at the time of appointment.
• Proven experience in independently executing complex and high-responsibility assignments in support of research objectives.
• Experience in GIS, remote sensing, and processing projected climate data.