JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated professional to transform the results of soybean and small grain research into meaningful information for growers and other agricultural professionals. This role involves: Communication: Delivering insights through speaking engagements at grower and professional meetings, writing Extension publications, contributing to professional journals, and creating Internet content. Mentorship: Training and mentoring PhD and Master\'s graduate students in their thesis research, as well as guiding undergraduate students during their summer internships. Data Management: Converting individual data, documents, and GIS data into online shared resources. Equipment Design: Designing and fabricating field research equipment. Educational Materials: Preparing educational materials, including soybean production fact sheets, Agronomy Advice, and WI Crop Manager articles. Research: Conducting greenhouse studies on various crop and pest questions. Collaboration: Working with Department faculty, county-based Extension staff, industry representatives, funding agency representatives, and other public agency personnel. Expertise: Applying knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, and other crop production inputs to field research and grower recommendations. Drone Program Management: Serving as the Chief Pilot and manager of the soybean research project drone research program. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrating proficiency in software and cloud-based platforms such as Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS SharePoint, SAS, ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online, photogrammetry, Pix4Dfields, John Deere Operations Center, DroneLogBook, and statistical analysis software. Work Conditions: Being prepared for occasional long hours, weekend work, and working in adverse climate conditions. The role also involves heavy lifting as part of field research activities. Attitude and Work Ethic: Maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating a strong work ethic in all aspects of the job. This position requires a blend of research, communication, mentorship, and technical skills to advance agricultural practices and support the farming... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/1B4A053256854680