JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a Research Specialist in the School of Agriculture, Agricultural Waste Management Lab. This position will support on-going and future research projects related to manure and nutrient management, biochar applications in agriculture, and soil health. Ongoing research is supported by the Dairy Innovation Hub in addition to other regional and federal grants. This position involves a combination of field, laboratory, and office work. As part of the ongoing research, you will help maintain experiments through data collection, organization, and management; assist in the training and supervision of undergraduate research assistants; perform routine maintenance on analytical equipment; produce biochar for ongoing research; and assist with the organization of farm-scale research field studies. This is a full-time, two-year position with eligibility for benefits and paid leave. This role requires on-site work, typically during standard business hours (e.g., 8 AM to 4 PM or 9 AM to 5 PM), with occasional early mornings, late afternoons, and weekends depending on research needs. Salary for this position is \$45,000 per year. Responsibilities: Conduct research experiments with limited supervision and provide technical support for research projects and/or laboratory analysis under moderate supervision. Perform and supervise undergraduate research assistants in lab or field tests in accordance to established research requirements and specifications. Collection, organize, and review data according to established research requirements and specifications for summarizing results for presentations or reporting. Participate in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials. Review, analyze, and interpret data and/or document results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences. Operate, inspect, clean, and maintain organization of research equipment and research area. Track inventory levels and place replenishment orders. Assist with literature reviews, data analyses and/or report/manuscript writing. Provide operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers. Assist with other Dairy Innovation Hub obligations as assigned. What You\'ll Need to Succeed: Bachelor\'s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering,... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/EA03F8C158BA449F