Temporary DRIVES Research Scholar

North Carolina State University

$36.05/hr-$40/hr

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Sep 04, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG195408TM
Position Number	11ASO3532
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	The DRIVES Agroecology Research Scholar will work under the supervision of the Agroecology Professor to support the growth of the Agroecology Lab's research program about the impacts of crop diversification. Key responsibilities will include organizing and maintaining the Diverse Rotation Improve Valuable Ecosystem Services ( DRIVES) database (drives-network.org) and conducting synthesis research on the role of crop diversification on the delivery of ecosystem services across a range of growing conditions.
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State
Department	Crop and Soil Sciences

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	Temporary DRIVES Research Scholar

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	40/hrs per week, Monday-Friday
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	PhD in Agriculture, Soil Science, Ecology or a related field
Department Required Skills	Mastery in R Familiarity with Python or other coding languages or statistical programs Expertise with addressing spatiotemporal elements of research questions related to crop and soil sciences Experience working with large agronomic datasets Experience working with networks of long-term datasets
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	n/a
Required License or Certification	n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$36.05/hr-$40/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	08/25/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222297

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