Research Professional I (Part Time) (Extended Temporary Employment)

Evaluate producer and market information related to direct sales, community-supported agriculture, wholesale opportunities, restaurant markets, and other local food marketing arrangements. Prepare publication-quality tables, figures, charts, and concise economic summaries for project reports, Extension materials, grant reporting, scholarly manuscripts, and presentations for producer and policy audiences.

Support assessment of economic trade-offs associated with climate-smart practices, including soil amendments, cover crops, irrigation, drought management, and practices that extend growing seasons. Compile, clean, merge, validate, and document data from participant surveys, training assessments, farm records, agricultural markets, government programs, and other relevant research sources; maintain confidentiality and appropriate data-handling practices.

Apply statistical and econometric methods appropriate to the structure and quality of available data, including descriptive and comparative analysis, regression, panel-data methods, fixed effects, and causal-inference approaches when research designs permit. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively orally with faculty and agricultural producers. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly in lay-oriented materials and technical publications.