
Temporary DRIVES Research Scholar
Job Description
Posting Number
PG195408TMPosition Number
11ASO3532Position Type
TemporaryEssential Job Duties
The DRIVES Agroecology Research Scholar will work under the supervision of the Agroecology Professor to support the growth of the Agroecology Lab’s research program about the impacts of crop diversification. Key responsibilities will include organizing and maintaining the Diverse Rotation Improve Valuable Ecosystem Services (DRIVES) database (drives-network.org) and conducting synthesis research on the role of crop diversification on the delivery of ecosystem services across a range of growing conditions.
Is Time Limited
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- Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
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Department
Crop and Soil SciencesClassification Title
Temporary-Technical/ParaprofessionalWorking Title
Temporary DRIVES Research ScholarWork Schedule
40/hrs per week, Monday-FridayOther Work/Responsibilities
- n/a
Minimum Experience/Education
- PhD in Agriculture, Soil Science, Ecology or a related field
Department Required Skills
- Mastery in R
- Familiarity with Python or other coding languages or statistical programs
- Expertise with addressing spatiotemporal elements of research questions related to crop and soil sciences
- Experience working with large agronomic datasets
- Experience working with networks of long-term datasets
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- n/a
Required License or Certification
- n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required?
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoAnticipated Hiring Range
$36.05/hr-$40/hrJob Open Date
08/25/2025Quick Link
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222297EEO
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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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