Agricultural Machinery Innovation Leader

3 weeks ago


Lincoln, Nebraska, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

Director of the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory

The Director plays a pivotal role in steering the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory towards excellence in tractor and agricultural machinery testing and innovation, ensuring alignment with the broader mission and strategic goals of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

This position involves overseeing all programming and testing activities, guaranteeing seamless execution and effective resource management. The Director will also foster industry partnerships within and outside the university to strengthen the laboratory's mission and vision while proactively seeking new opportunities for innovation.

  • Main Responsibilities:
  • Developing and implementing a strategic vision that aligns the laboratory's mission with evolving trends in agricultural mechanization.
  • Driving innovative research and educational efforts to advance the agricultural sector.
  • Leading efforts to integrate the laboratory's testing protocols with field-level insights from Rogers Memorial Farm and cutting-edge precision agriculture technologies developed by Nebraska Future Ag Research & Management Systems.
  • Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, and maintaining and improving testing facilities and equipment.

The Director assumes a leadership role within the OECD, representing both the laboratory and the interests of the United States in the process of updating tractor test codes and developing new codes to address evolving technology.

Requirements:

  • A Master's degree in agricultural engineering or a related field and five years of industry experience with familiarity in tractor testing protocols and the agricultural machinery sector (non-tenure track) OR Ph.D. degree in agricultural engineering or a related field (tenure-track).
  • Experience managing complex operations, including compliance with industry regulations, oversight of personnel, and resource management.
  • Proven success in building and maintaining industry partnerships to support organizational goals.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location: Lincoln, NE.



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