Employment

Plant Science Research Manager

This position is located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and is 100% on-site.

The North Central Research and Outreach Center (NCROC) in Grand Rapids, Minnesota seeks a qualified individual to fill the NCROC Plant Science Research Manager position. This position is responsible for excellence in plant sciences research and rotational output including the management of long-range cropping sequences for active research, rotational land activity, and livestock research feed stocks.  This position works closely with internal and external researchers to maintain the research integrity of the land and supervise staff and students involved in field operations.  This position supports research and rotational land-use activities through direct and indirect field operations and management.

This is a 12-month full time position and reports directly to the NCROC Director of Operations.  The individual in this position is expected to be the leader of the NCROC Plant Science research team, be able to constructively communicate and collaborate with those internal to the plant science team as well as other working groups at NCROC, and to proactively advance the research service mission of NCROC.  This individual will have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a collaborative team atmosphere. 

For more information about the duties and qualifications, and to apply go to FIND A JOB, click on External Candidates and enter Job ID: 368175

 

For general inquiries

You can submit a general application (PDF) electronically to: [email protected] or return the application in person or by mail to Stephanie Mattson, NCROC 1861 East US Hwy 169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.

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