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

This position is eligible for a hybrid and flex schedule.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• 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.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.

• Master's degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics, Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Economics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Graduate-level training in econometrics, statistics, production economics, or quantitative applied economic analysis.
• Experience using R or Python and TSP (Time Series Processor) for statistical programming, economic analysis, and data
  visualization.
• Experience managing and analyzing research datasets, including data cleaning, merging, documentation, and quality checks.