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College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Agricultural and Applied Economics Department Archives of Staff
Positions
Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics University of Georgia The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics is recruiting for a Research Coordinator I position in the area of natural resources, the environment and outdoor recreation. The position requires a Masters degree in natural resource, environmental, GIS, planning or recreation related field with emphasis on data base management, data analysis and applied research in natural resources, the environment and outdoor recreation. Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work independently and as a team member are required. Experience and interest in U.S. natural resources, forests and parks and recreation is desired. The purpose of this position is to provide research project support by coordinating research tasks and conducting data collection, data analysis and research paper and report writing. Research projects focus on natural resource management, environmental issues and outdoor recreation and wilderness. Specific major duties and responsibilities include coordinating and conducting development and management of large data bases, data analysis using data management, statistical and GIS software and models, and writing research reports and other publications and distributing information via electronic media including the Internet. For additional information about the position, email Dr. John C. Bergstrom at jbergstrom@agecon.uga.edu. For application information, procedures and forms, refer to the UGA Human Resources Department website below: http://www.busfin.uga.edu/employment/ POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEANUT COMPETITIVENESS Research Coordinator II GENERAL NATURE: Research Coordinator II, University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Georgia Station, Griffin, Georgia. Griffin/Spalding County is a progressive community of 55,000 residents. The Griffin campus includes the Georgia Experiment Station, the Cooperative Extension Service, and USDA-ARS. Total faculty and classified staff on the Griffin Campus number approximately 250. The Department offers excellent support and opportunities for professional growth and development. CLOSING DATE: January 1, 2002
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT GENERAL NATURE: Full-time Research Coordinator II with emphasis on production economics and farm management. The position is grant funded for a period of twenty-four (24) months with possible continuation. The position is located on either the Griffin or Tifton campus of the University of Georgia. CLOSING DATE: January 4, 2002 JOB DUTIES: The candidate will work with department faculties on a research project relating to the economics of peanut production. Major focuses will be development of representative peanut farms for the southeastern states, whole-farm modeling, assemble a cost-of-production database, evaluate peanut production efficiency using relevant econometric and/or math programming analyses and publication of results. QUALIFICATIONS: M.S. in agricultural economics or closely related field. Experience in farm management, enterprise budgets and focus group interviews desired but not required. SALARY: Salary is competitive and commensurate with training and experience. PROPOSED STARTING DATE: February 1, 2002 APPLICATIONS: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, college transcripts and four (4) letters of reference to: Dr. Nathan B. Smith DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA GRIFFIN, GEORGIA Research Coordinator II General Nature: Research Coordinator II, specializing in Farm Management and Production Economics. The position is a 24-month (2 years) appointment with the possibility of renewal. Closing date: June 1, 2001 or until a suitable candidate is identified. Location: The position is located on The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences campus in Tifton, Georgia. Tifton/Tift County is a progressive community of 37,000 residents. The Tifton campus includes the Coastal Plain Experimental Station, the Cooperative Extension Service, and USDA-ARS. Total faculty and classified staff on the Tifton campus number approximately 400. The Department offers excellent support and opportunities for professional growth and development. Job Duties: The research coordinator will work closely with the department faculty associated with the Center, and production scientists involved with the Southeastern Peanut Research Initiative, in planning and conducting research related to the following areas: a) Define management variables affecting multi-crop yields, quality and profitability for crop production practices on peanuts farms; b) Develop methods for incorporating research into an integrated farm and crop production management system; c) Coordinate and evaluate experimental and on-farm research of crop production practices and advances in technology; and d) Develop enterprise budgets for crop production under various soil types and cultural practices. Qualifications: M.S. degree in agricultural economics, or closely related field, with an emphasis on computer applications in farm management is required. Experience in collection of farm level data; economic analyses with agronomic experimental data, farmer enterprise data, and whole farm records; farm planning models; and ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary environment is preferred. Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with training and experience. Position Available: July 1, 2001 Applications: Send a cover letter, vita, transcripts and
four letters of evaluation to: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT GENERAL NATURE: The person in this position plans,
performs, and coordinates the installation and maintenance of software
and hardware related to network servers and workstations. This
person also coordinates the preparation of computer labs used in
undergraduate and graduate education.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT GENERAL NATURE: The position provides secretarial support for
several research and teaching faculty. This is secretarial work of some
difficulty and responsibility performing a variety of general office
tasks. Work involves the performance of difficult office duties
which involve judgement based on knowledge gained through experience.
THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION
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