Program Associate - Bio & Ag Engineering

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

ResearchersNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

Bio and Agricultural Engineeringuada.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Program Associate in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will contribute to a research and extension program focused on nutrient management and waste management in agricultural systems. The successful candidate will:

• Manage and operate research laboratories, including maintenance and oversight of
anaerobic digestion systems (e.g., biogas reactors)
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and research staff
• Design and conduct laboratory and field experiments related to manure treatment, nutrient
cycling, and environmental protection
• Collect and analyze data using statistical and computational tools
• Develop extension tools and educational materials for stakeholder engagement
• Conduct outreach events, including field days, workshops, and stakeholder meetings
• Assist in proposal writing and project development for extramural funding
• Collaborate across disciplines to support integrated research and extension goals

Continuation of this position is contingent upon availability of grant funds and satisfactory annual performance reviews.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, Soil Science, or a closely related field plus three (3) years of related experience OR a related Master's degree is required.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and drive a University vehicle as needed
• Willingness to travel seasonally to off-site field stations

• Ph.D. in a relevant field and/or postdoctoral research experience
• Experience in extension or outreach programming, particularly in nutrient or waste management
• Hands-on experience operating anaerobic digestion systems or other bioreactors
• Prior involvement in postharvest processing, environmental engineering, or nutrient recycling research
• Experience with grant writing and research dissemination (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, extension bulletins)
• ​Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse research team

Additional Information:

Annual salary $46,000.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dr. Yiting Xiao
Assistant Professor
[email protected]

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.  The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.  Required checks are identified in the position listing.  A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes