Program Associate - 12 MONTH

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Closing Date:

04/22/2026

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:

RIRE | Breeding

Summary of Job Duties:

Duties include field and laboratory activities in the long-grain and aromatic rice breeding program. Duties include but not limited to: designing field plans, data collection (both in laboratory and in field), maintaining field and laboratory equipment, seed preparation, planting crops, maintenance of crops throughout the growing season (levee maintenance, spraying pesticides, irrigation, fertilizer application), harvesting, seed cleaning, and data summarization of experiments of in station and off station trials. Operate GPS guided tractor, cell and plot planters, research plot combines, tractor mounted sprayers, threshers and other field equipment. Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs of field equipment and physical work such as lifting a minimum weight of 50 pounds. The individual will assist in variety development program, selecting lines, helping maintain the purity required for all lines in the program and for seed production of new cultivars. The individual is expected to occasionally travel to other stations and the winter nursery in Puerto Rico to assist in evaluation and harvesting. The individual will also contribute to manuscript preparation, and presentations in meetings, field days and professional conferences.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture related field (agronomy, ag-business and farm management, , soil science, crop production, crop science, weed science or other related agriculture field) plus 3 years of professional work experience in rice research, rice breeding or rice production or an M.S. in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 7 years of professional work experience OR a Master's degree in specializing in Plant Breeding plus 3 or more years of professional work experience in rice research, rice breeding or rice production.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must have experience in operating GPS guided tractor, cell and plot planters, research plot combines, tractor mounted sprayer, rice threshers and other field equipment. Must know how to troubleshoot field equipment, calibrate sprayers, planters and fertilizer spreaders. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data management. A high level of technical competence. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgements, and work independently. Ability to relate and respond to the needs of supervisors, subordinates and clientele

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Christian De Guzman
Assistant Professor
deguzma@uada.edu

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Motor Vehicle Reports Check

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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:

Feeling, Lifting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes