Part Time Project Assistant

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The Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education in the College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking to hire a Part-Time Project Support Associate. This position will help to advance outreach and communication for the Thriving Ag project ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). This includes synthesizing outcomes from the final Thriving Ag project workshop, assisting in writing the final project report, and creating other outreach materials.

This role will also assist in synthesizing project outcomes and determining future research needs. This position will play a key role in identifying research questions that were and were not answered by the Thriving Ag project to help determine gaps in research and subjects of future research.

Earned doctorate in an agricultural discipline, or related discipline, with experience in science outreach and communication.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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