• Soil Health and Climate Change Research Specialist

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Soil Health and Climate Change Research Specialist

    Posting Summary

    Conduct integrated research and related comprehensive educational programs in the areas of agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation and soil health. Plan, implement, and manage research projects and programs that inform the local farming community, agency personnel, and the scientific community in the areas of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and soil health.

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, agriculture, conservation science or related field and three to five years’ related work experience required; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in applied field-based environmental and/or agricultural research including an understanding of experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, and management and operation of scientific field instrumentation. Effective interpersonal and communication skills required to work with researchers, farmers and the general public. Writing skills and proficiency in the use of computers and other electronic technologies required.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Experience coordinating with government agencies, business, researchers, and landowners preferred.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $50,000 to $55,000

     

    Other Information

     

    Non-standard work hours may be required.

     

    Special Conditions External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Contingent on continued funding, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Travel to and from worksites required, Background Check required for this position

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UVMSU

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 07/31/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Research Specialist

     

    Posting Number S5692PO

     

    Department Ext - Programming & Fac Sup/50040

     

    Position Number 00026502

     

    Employee FTE 1.0

     

    Employee Term 12

     

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    Optional Documents

    + Curriculum Vitae