Title:
321-NN_FACULTY - Associate in

Business Title:
Associate in Research, Climate Hub Fellow

Additional Titles:

Location:
WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:
Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Washington State University announces a Climate Hub Fellow for Alaska to work with the USDA Northwest Climate Hub and its co-lead at the USDA-ARS Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit. The mission of the USDA Climate Hubs is to develop and deliver science-based, region-specific information and technologies to agricultural and natural resource managers, and communities, that enable climate-smart decision making, and to help implement those decisions. The Climate Hubs achieve their mission through three work areas: conducting science and syntheses of the best available science, developing and curating tools with end-users, and outreach and training to enhance climate literacy and reduce barriers to climate adaptation and mitigation. The focus of this Climate Hub Fellow will be to develop a current state of knowledge focused on soil management for the variety of cropping systems in Alaska, as well as to organize a convening of producers, technology transfers specialists, and scientists to develop a summary of long-term research needs for agriculture in Alaska in a changing climate.

Summary of position's responsibilities

• Develop a current state of knowledge on how to improve soil health for a variety of terrestrial crops grown in Alaska (i.e., grain, peonies, hay, vegetables, berries, and specialty crops grown in hoop houses) via peer reviewed manuscript(s), technical guides, and other outreach materials.
  
• Develop a technical summary of soil amendment rates, recipes, biochar, fish waste, etc. via technical guides and fact sheets.
  
• Plan and organize a convening of producers, producer associations, technology transfer specialists, and scientists to develop a summary of research needs for agriculture in Alaska in a changing climate.
  
• Engage with producers, Natural Resources Conservation Service, University of Alaska-Fairbanks Cooperative Extension, and Northwest Climate Hub to develop outreach materials.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree or doctoral degree in agronomy, soil science or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in agronomy, soil management, outreach to technology transfer specialists and producers, great communication skills with producers and scientists.
  
• Experience in planning an event focused on engaging with producers and scientists to identify needs (i.e., meeting, conference, workshop, webinar series, co-produced research).

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Palmer, AK 99645

Department Link:

https://css.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary:

$60,000 - $81,000; commensurate with qualifications and experience

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

Temporary

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end one (1) Year after the start date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Screening Begin Date:

This position has been designated Open Until Filled, screening will begin March 20th, 2023 .

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application: 1) Resume/CV, 2) Cover Letter and 3) Copy of Academic Transcripts. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Required Documents:

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Copy of Academic Transcripts

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Associate-in-Research-Climate-Hub-Fellow_R-8832

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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