Research Technician

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app We are recruiting a Project Technician position as part of a 5-year USDA-funded project focusing on promoting climate-smart and sustainable agriculture for expanding food production in New England through regionally adapted agroforestry systems (Project ADAPT). The project integrates research, education, and extension to (i) develop and test three agroforestry systems (silvopasture, polycultures, forest farming), (ii) promote agroforestry extension programs for landowners, professionals, and other interested communities (iii) build agroforestry knowledge and skills through diverse educational opportunities. Project collaborators include researchers and extension staff from three universities (University of New Hampshire, Dartmouth, and Yale), nonprofit and private organizations engaged in agroforestry-related activities, and landowner cooperators. Project results will contribute to developing climate-smart agriculture and forestry in New England through (i) mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, (ii) fostering market opportunities, and (ii) enhancing climate adaptation and resilience. The Project Technician will have primary responsibility for performing tasks and collecting data in the field and lab related to implementing and maintaining agroforestry experiments on university lands. The successful candidate should have practical experience with basic data collection techniques as part of scientific field research related to agroforestry, forestry, and/or agricultural systems. Additionally, the Project Technician may also support activities related to communication and education, such as supporting various extension, education, and outreach initiatives and events. We are seeking a Project Technician to support the implementation of the ADAPT project. Duties/Responsibilities: Carry out day-to-day tasks related to implementing and maintaining the agroforestry field trials (e.g., planting, weeding, irrigation). Assist with field data collection activities (e.g., measuring plant height and diameter; assessing pest, pathogen, and herbivore impacts; collecting soil and plant samples). Conduct tasks related to maintaining field equipment (e.g., changing batteries, repairing minor damages, troubleshooting to ensure effective functioning). Assist with laboratory activities (e.g., drying and weighing samples; preparing soil and plant samples for analysis). Assist with training and supervision of undergraduate student field assistants, as needed. Occasional travel to participating universities and landowner cooperators to assist with agroforestry field experiments and on-farm trials. Qualifications BS in agroforestry, forestry, agronomy, or a related field. Practical experience (2+ years) working with agriculture, agroforestry, and/or forestry. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience communicating agroforestry-related topics to diverse audiences. Ability to work well independently and as part of a larger team. Strong problem solving and creating thinking skills. Strong technical skills for maintaining and troubleshooting field and lab equipment. Strong organizational and time management skills. Applicant Instructions Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application: Resume/CV Compensation Pay Range: $18-$20/hour The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshires lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources Location: Durham Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00 Are you an employee of KSC, PSU, UNH or the system office? Apply internally within Workday through the Jobs Hub app. The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.