Institutional Research Director - Assistant jobs in Reading, PA

• Responsible for coordinating day-to-day operations of FST and related trials with research and farm operations staff.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data.
• Write and manage grants with internal and external partners to advance our understanding of regenerative organic agricultural systems.
• Oversee the timely execution of grant funded projects, including budget management, timeline management, data organization, and instructing field and lab technicians.
• Supervise technicians, postdocs and interns.
• Develop collaborative and productive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Clearly communicate to the general public and scientific community through written and oral communication (e.g. workshops, conference presentations, field days).  
• Write bulletins, fact sheets, articles, and other outreach and education communications.
• Publish peer reviewed articles in professional journals.
• Support the Rodale Institute education and consultancy programs with expertise in field crop management.
• Clearly communicate and work with the FST advisory committee.  

• PhD in Agronomy/Plant Breeding/Horticulture/ Soil Science or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years in field and laboratory research experience and familiarity with field row crop production.
• Proven interest/background in organic and/or regenerative production practices
• Strong background in statistical analysis of field trial results and demonstrated evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• History of grant solicitation
• Interest and ability in working, collaborating, and communicating in a team environment with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple activities.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated written and oral skills for communicating technical information to farmers and extension personnel.
• Familiarity and experience with field scale equipment and field crop production.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.