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POSITION: Staff Research Associate
Full-Time / Benefited / Hourly / Non-Exempt
RECRUITMENT ID: 654
LOCATION: Center for Regenerative Agriculture
COMPENSATION: $20.00 per hour
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This position will support research and field operations of various regenerative agriculture projects with varying hours. Hours will fluctuate based on season. The incumbent will work directly with RAI leadership and faculty affiliates to implement field research and sampling, maintain research infrastructure, collect and monitor data, and perform sample processing and analysis. Additional tasks will include computer-based management of data and field notes, production of basic summary documents and reports, and leading communication/coordination among RAI affiliates and undergraduate interns. This position will also provide supervision and leadership of student interns in different workplace settings and research environments.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: The successful candidate must possess the following requirements:
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
Knowledge of experimental designs
Field research is highly desirable
Statistical analysis skills and attention to detail
Responsible, punctual, and task oriented
Must work well as a member of a team and have the ability to take direction
Requires a bachelors degree - preferably in biological/environmental/agricultural science
A valid California drivers license and acceptable driving record
Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record)
BENEFITS: Benefits include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental and vision insurance; FSA; 14 paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (up to 24 days/year); sick leave accrual (12 days/year); employer contributions to your 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8% based on years of service).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application and announcement can be located on our website. In order to be considered, applicants must submit the following:
CSU, Chico Research Foundation application
Cover letter
Resume
Three professional references
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. Application review begins on May 10, 2019. Applications can be submitted:
BY MAIL:
CSU, Chico Research Foundation
25 Main Street, Suite 206
Chico, CA 95928-5388
BY FAX: (530) 898-3391
BY EMAIL:
Please visit the CSU, Chico Research Foundation website for the email address to submit applications.
http://www.csuchico.edu/rfdn/human-resources/employment-opportunities.shtml
IN PERSON:
CSU, Chico Research Foundation
25 Main Street, 2nd Floor suite 206
Chico, CA
For questions, please contact the Research Foundation Human Resources office:
BY PHONE: (530) 898-6811 or VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.csuchico.edu/rfdn/
The employer is the CSU, Chico Research Foundation, a non-profit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.
