Updated: about 5 hours ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
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Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number | STAFF - VA - 24295 |
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For questions regarding this position, please contact: | Hannah Speer [email protected] 406-265-6115 |
Classification Title | Research Professional |
Working Title | Research Associate |
Brief Position Overview | The Animal Science Research Associate will manage research and data collection for livestock-related studies at Northern Agricultural Research Center (NARC). This individual is directly responsible to the Animal Scientist (Dr. Hannah Speer) at NARC. |
Position Number | 4C1466 |
Department | AES NARC |
Division | College of Agriculture/MAES |
Appointment Type | Professional |
Contract Term | Fiscal Year |
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FLSA | Exempt |
Union Affiliation | Exempt from Collective Bargaining |
FTE | 1.0 |
Benefits Eligible | Eligible |
Salary | $38,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications |
Contract Type | LOA |
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Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
General Statement | The Northern Agricultural Research Center consists of 3,000 acres at the main facility with an additional 3,960 acres of grazing land located in the nearby Bear Paw Mountains. The 3,000 acres on the main facility supports both crop and livestock research activities which is distinctly unique to MSU. The research center has recently completed $2.8 million of construction and renovation, including a new $2.1 million office/laboratory complex. In the spring of 2014, two center pivots suitable for research were installed. A modern research scale greenhouse was funded and designed with construction to be completed in the near future. The research center, when fully staffed, consists of three faculty, two operations managers, research scientist, master’s level technician, and 12 permanent support personnel. A local advisory board made up of area producers and industry representatives from the five surrounding counties, provides guidance on NARC research priorities. |
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Position Special Requirements/Additional Information | This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. |
Physical Demands |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Requires sitting and walking up and down stairs. |
This position has supervisory duties? | No |
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Desired Start Date | Upon completion of a successful search |
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Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on April 9, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
Special Instructions | |
Diversity Statement | Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html |
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