Natural Resource Scientist

Position

Natural Resource Scientist 2 – Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources

As the Natural Resource Scientist 2 for the Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, you carry out specific and limited research objectives focused on issues affecting food-energy-water systems in the Pacific Northwest within the agricultural and natural resources domain. You consult with your supervisor, informed by input from internal and external stakeholders, to determine needs, goals, and objectives, and define research projects that respond to those needs.

You collaborate with other research teams and partners to conduct research, including data collection, data management, and the synthesis and analysis of existing research results. You cultivate relationships with stakeholder clientele, respond to identified needs, and contribute to future proposal development. Your role includes conducting surveys, developing record-keeping, analysis, and reporting procedures, and formulating and justifying conclusions and recommendations. You develop and edit scientific figures and communication products that support understanding of current scientific knowledge, and produce project reports, scientific publications, Extension publications, curricula, and other materials in a variety of traditional and non-traditional formats for dissemination.

You conduct literature reviews, analyze and apply related research conducted by others, and provide consultations to agricultural and natural resource managers as needed. Periodic travel within the state, region, and beyond is required.

• 70% Research and extension scholarship and outreach
• 25% Program coordination and reporting
• 5% Other duties as assigned

This is a full time (
100% FTE),
permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Monthly Salary: $5,531 to $7,443 | Range 58 Steps A - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

• A Bachelor's degree with major study in a natural science. AND Three years-professional research work experience in water and/or sustainable agriculture issues. A Master's degree will substitute for two years and a Ph.D. degree will substitute for all of the required experience, provided the field of major study was in the specific specialty.
• Knowledge of statistical theory and techniques; logic and grammar, basic methods of problem solving; research methods; the body of knowledge relating to science communications.
• Ability to: reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; gather and analyze data; participate in conferences and interviews; speak and write effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Occasional regional and national travel required, including overnight.

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working on research, communications and extension related to agriculture, water and/or natural resource issues.
• Familiarity with and experience working with the diverse agricultural production systems of the Pacific Northwest.
• Record of publications, including journal articles, extension publications, and/or popular media.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with peers, professionals, and the general public.
• Demonstrated interest in, and experience with, working with diverse communities on challenging and cross-cutting systems level issues.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources

Puyallup, WA. Remote/hybrid options may be available within Washington state.

External candidates, upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.

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