University of Nebraska – Lincoln
TAPS Research Manager
🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $56K
💻 Research
🗓️ June 25th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a TAPS Research Manager to independently manage daily field and laboratory operations, coordinate research projects and contracts, and supervise a diverse irrigation research team. The role involves operating specialized agricultural equipment, designing and fabricating experimental tools, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure research objectives are met throughout project lifecycles.
Highlights
- Manage daily field and laboratory research operations independently.
- Coordinate research projects and contracts within the irrigation research team.
- Supervise technicians, interns, graduate students, and seasonal helpers.
- Operate and train others on specialized pesticide application and precision farm equipment.
- Design experiments and fabricate experimental equipment for research studies.
- Collaborate with industry, regulatory groups, farmers, and research teams throughout contract or grant cycles.
- Required software skills include Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering or related field, four years of relevant agricultural experience, team leadership or supervision experience, and a valid driver's license.
- Preferred qualification: Experience working with electronics such as dataloggers.
- Salary starts at $56,000 per year with benefits including tuition remission, retirement plans, and medical coverage.
TAPS Research Manager Full Description
TAPS Research Manager
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Working Title | TAPS Research Manager
Department | Agronomy & Horticulture-0827
Requisition Number | S_250482
Posting Open Date | 06/24/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 07/02/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work
The University of Nebraska Testing Ag Performance Solutions (UNL-TAPS) is an innovative program developed by University of Nebraska research and extension specialists and educators. Rather than the typical teacher and student paradigm, the program facilitates a number of interactive real-life farm management competitions. These competitions bring together UNL scientists and extension professionals, producers, industry leaders, agriculture students, government regulators and agency personnel to become part of a highly engaged network focused on evolving profitability and input-use efficiency.
As the TAPS Research Manager, you will:
Independently manage day-to-day field and laboratory operations. Coordinate all research projects and contracts. Supervise technicians, on call employees, interns, graduate students, and summer helpers for the irrigation research team. Operate, maintain, as well as train others to use specialized pesticide application and agricultural equipment necessary to conduct research, including precision farm equipment like guided tractors, precision planters and applicators. Design experiments that accommodate research goals and objectives while considering physical, economic, and/or other constraints that can affect the study. Design and fabricate experimental equipment (e.g., soil press, sensing platform, etc.) for both field and laboratory studies to achieve the dynamic requirements of specific research trials. Interact with industry, non-profit organizations, regulatory groups, farmers, and/or fellow research teams through the entire contract or grant cycle (i.e., development, deployment, monitoring, and completion) to ensure goals and objectives are being fulfilled.
Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as a Research Manager I – Plant Science.
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community. We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including: Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents Retirement plans with university match Vacation, sick, and holiday pay Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance A diverse and inclusive workplaceWe are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering, mechanized systems management, or related field. Four years of work experience in agriculture including pesticide management and/or irrigation. Additional years of relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience leading a team or providing training and/or supervision. Valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:Experience working with electronics (e.g., dataloggers).
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | Yes
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $56,000/year minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Svetlana Chistopolskaya
schistopolskaya2@unl.edu
402-472-2859
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | Yes
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |
Department | Agronomy & Horticulture-0827
Requisition Number | S_250482
Posting Open Date | 06/24/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 07/02/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work
The University of Nebraska Testing Ag Performance Solutions (UNL-TAPS) is an innovative program developed by University of Nebraska research and extension specialists and educators. Rather than the typical teacher and student paradigm, the program facilitates a number of interactive real-life farm management competitions. These competitions bring together UNL scientists and extension professionals, producers, industry leaders, agriculture students, government regulators and agency personnel to become part of a highly engaged network focused on evolving profitability and input-use efficiency.
As the TAPS Research Manager, you will:
Independently manage day-to-day field and laboratory operations. Coordinate all research projects and contracts. Supervise technicians, on call employees, interns, graduate students, and summer helpers for the irrigation research team. Operate, maintain, as well as train others to use specialized pesticide application and agricultural equipment necessary to conduct research, including precision farm equipment like guided tractors, precision planters and applicators. Design experiments that accommodate research goals and objectives while considering physical, economic, and/or other constraints that can affect the study. Design and fabricate experimental equipment (e.g., soil press, sensing platform, etc.) for both field and laboratory studies to achieve the dynamic requirements of specific research trials. Interact with industry, non-profit organizations, regulatory groups, farmers, and/or fellow research teams through the entire contract or grant cycle (i.e., development, deployment, monitoring, and completion) to ensure goals and objectives are being fulfilled.
Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as a Research Manager I – Plant Science.
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community. We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including: Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents Retirement plans with university match Vacation, sick, and holiday pay Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance A diverse and inclusive workplaceWe are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering, mechanized systems management, or related field. Four years of work experience in agriculture including pesticide management and/or irrigation. Additional years of relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience leading a team or providing training and/or supervision. Valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:Experience working with electronics (e.g., dataloggers).
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | Yes
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $56,000/year minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Svetlana Chistopolskaya
schistopolskaya2@unl.edu
402-472-2859
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | Yes
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |
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