Program Lead, Variety Testing & Agronomy Conrad, MT

🇺🇸 Conrad, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ September 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Program Lead, Variety Testing & Agronomy. The role involves directing the crop variety testing program at the Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center, collaborating extensively with MSU’s plant breeding programs, and providing educational leadership to farmers and stakeholders in the Golden Triangle area. The position also entails report writing, publication co-authorship, and participating in securing external funding.

Highlights

Lead on- and off-station crop variety testing focused on spring wheat, winter wheat, durum, barley, pulses, and other crops based on agricultural needs.
Collaborate closely with plant breeders, crop and soil scientists, plant pathologists, and other agricultural experts.
Provide educational outreach including presentations, field tours, and support events for farmers and stakeholders.
Prepare annual technical reports, contribute to Extension publications, and assist in grant proposal development.
Operate field research equipment including tractors, seeders, and plot combines, and manage agronomic field research data.
Supervisory responsibilities are included in the role.
Required experience includes at least four years of hands-on small plot agricultural research and field equipment operation.
Preferred qualifications include a BS or MS in crop science, agronomy, or related plant discipline, experience in semi-arid region research, supervisory experience, and grant writing skills.
Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications; benefits eligibility is included.
Position is full-time, 12-month, funded by Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, with potential for extramural funding.