MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Master’s degree required in Agronomy, Plant Science, Natural Resource Management, Weed Science or other closely related field completed by start date;• Must be authorized to work in the U.S Sponsorship is not available for this position;• A minimum of 3 years of experience in weed management;• Ability to conduct innovative applied field-based studies on specialty crop production systems, garden and lawns, pasture and rangelands, or organic production systems;• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate educational materials and deliver effective programs;• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member;• Effective written communication skills;• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills; and• A valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Ph.D. completed by first day of employment in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, Weed Science or other closely related field;• Previous Extension experience;• Certified Crop Advisor Certification;• Working knowledge of Great Plains crop production systems in field and horticulture crops, specialty crops, or turf;• Potential ability to identify and develop funding proposals to support new and/or enhanced programming within and/or across capstone areas as PI or Co-PI; and• Experience in publishing extension materials and/or peer reviewed journals.