Agricultural Research Manager

2 weeks ago

Pierre, South Dakota, United States South Dakota Board of Regents Full time
Job Title: Manager DLRF

The South Dakota Board of Regents is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Manager DLRF at the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of researchers and staff in conducting cutting-edge production research and working with farmers to improve economic and environmental sustainability.

Job Summary:

The Manager DLRF will provide vision, leadership, and oversight to ensure that the research farm meets the South Dakota Agriculture Experiment Station and SDSU Extension objectives of conducting locally relevant agricultural research and transferring that new knowledge to South Dakota users. The successful candidate will work under field conditions while executing research and educational programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide overall farm operations to ensure a good environment for SDSU scientists to complete their research projects successfully.
  • Establish their own research program utilizing regenerative agriculture methods to strengthen the agricultural economy of the region and participate in extension efforts related to their research.
  • Supervise all staff at the farm and operate under the supervision of the SD Agricultural Experiment Station Director.
  • Develop science-based, region-specific information for agricultural producers, crop specialists, and natural resource managers, enabling climate-smart decision-making supporting optimum crop yields, soil health, and environmental stewardship.
Requirements:
  • A Master's degree in a relevant field completed by the first day of employment.
  • Ability to obtain a PhD within the first 6 years of employment.
  • At least one year of subsequent relevant experience.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in the area of Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science or a closely related discipline.
What We Offer:

South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available according to the university's guidelines. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

This is a tobacco-free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Contact Information: For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Dr. Peter Sexton, 605-563-2989, Peter.Sexton@sdstate.edu.

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