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The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking applications for a Human Dimensions of Diversified Cropping Systems researcher position at the rank of research assistant professor. This 12-month (calendar year), non-tenure track appointment will lead research efforts on several grant-funded projects related to the human dimensions of diversified cropping systems. The successful candidate should be highly motivated and passionate about scientific inquiry that can be applied to more sustainable and equitable land management decision-making. The research assistant professor will be responsible for the coordination of human subjects research, including focus groups, semi-structured interviews, and surveys. 

This is a three-year position with the possibility of renewal based on funding. The apportionment is 100% research. This position will ideally be located in Lincoln, Nebraska with the opportunity for remote/hybrid work, with regularity and continuation based on job duties and department needs. Out-of-state work locations are evaluated based on comparability to Nebraska's tax, payroll, workers' compensation, and other laws and policies. In certain locations where state laws are not comparable to those in Nebraska (non-comparable states), requests for relocation of current employees or the hiring of new employees will be critically evaluated by the University and can be denied.

This position will lead research in three interrelated projects newly funded through NSF, USDA-NIFA, and USDA North Central SARE support. Combined, these projects study the socioenvironmental factors influencing sustainable agriculture practices in Great Plains and Midwestern Cropping Systems. In this role, the successful candidate will lead the following research duties:

Recognizing that diversity enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture are committed to creating learning, research, Extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive of all forms of diversity. Consistent with the University's N2025 Strategic Plan, we see every person and every interaction as important to our collective wellbeing and our ability to deliver on our mission.

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://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.