Position Announcement : Research Coordinator

Overview

The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association is seeking applicants for the permanent, full time position of Research Coordinator to lead the association's research effort. The position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina and works with the association's board, research committee and staff to manage strategic investments in soybean research projects. The position is responsible for working with association stakeholders to establish priorities for soy research, for managing the association's grants and contracts with research providers, for evaluating project design and methodology, and for creating tactics to share results and technologies with growers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the association's grant awards to faculty at North Carolina State University and to private service providers.
• Work with association stakeholders to establish priorities for production research and manage the association's grants and contracts with research providers.
• Evaluate project design and methodology and oversee project reporting.
• Communicate project outcomes to growers and solicit production research priorities from grower stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Implement a program of original, field-based research on soybean production as necessary, including research design, methodology, data collection, analysis and dissemination of results.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate

How to Apply

To apply, submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript showing highest earned degree, and three letters of reference to ncsoy@ncsoy.org. Applications must be received by October 7, 2015. Inquiries should be directed to Charles Hall, cshall@ncsoy.org, 919-839-5700.

About

The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association is a farmer-led, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the profitability of soybean production. The association is the Qualified State Soybean Board to administer growers' research and promotion self-assessment in the state of North Carolina.

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