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Research Technician	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Division of Biology seeks a temporary Research technician. The technician will perform generalized duties in support of research projects. Duties may include collecting samples, preparing samples for analysis or testing, preparing and maintaining research equipment or facilities, collecting and compiling data, coordinating logistics or similar research support duties.
Director of Data Security & Privacy	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Director of Data Security and Privacy partners with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the strategic development and operational management of the university's IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives. The focus of this position is on enhancing security, compliance, and risk management across the university's IT infrastructure, including hybrid-cloud technologies and data center operations. The role is crucial for developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and promote a culture of security and accountability. This position plays a key role in safeguarding the university's data, managing third-party risks, and ensuring high standards of governance and compliance throughout the organization.
Research Associate	Colby, Kansas, Garden City, Kansas	On-site requirement
A research associate position is being requested to conduct irrigation research and extension activities including, but not limited to, maintaining and operating various complex and sophisticated irrigation systems (subsurface drip, research based lateral move overhead irrigation, and center pivot irrigation) with cutting edge technology installed including variable rate water and chemigiation capacity; installing, calibrating, and maintaining research instrumentation; detailed field data collection; maintaining records of field operations and providing write-ups (technical summaries) for various studies, which will impact the way water is applied in the state of Kansas and other surrounding states in the region; providing leadership to graduate students and summer interns; coordinating outreach activities (field days, short courses, etc.); and when necessary communicating with university, state, and industry personnel. In addition, the candidate will guide all agricultural practices at the research facilities relating to water use and management, which will involve transporting and operating heavy machinery for planting, fertilizing, harvesting, etc. At times the candidate will have to work irregular hours and travel across the state to different research locations. The candidate will be responsible for attending professional development programs and incorporating new ideas and concepts into the program. The candidate will be responsible for providing supervision on daily activities for other team members, including technicians, on-calls, temporary, graduate students, interns, etc.
Fellow (Post Doc)	Colby, Kansas	On-site requirement
The full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate will be an integral part of the Northwest Agronomy team at the Kansas State University Northwest Research-Extension Center, Colby, Kansas. This individual will have leadership responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of multiple research projects that are focused on improving nitrogen use efficiency in dryland cropping systems and reducing nitrogen losses to N2O greenhouse gas emissions and NH3 volatilization. These projects are part of a DOE supported SmartFarm project and a FFAR AgMission project. This individual will take a lead role in the analysis and publication of data resulting from the many aspects of these projects while also being involved in field operations. In addition, the individual will have the opportunity to become involved with a diverse set of projects that include corn, sorghum, wheat, dry beans/pulses, cotton, and other crops in the context of dryland and limited irrigation production systems. Opportunities for involvement could include field operations and data collection, data processing and analysis, publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts, and grant submissions.

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Position	Location	Worksite	Closes
Research Technician	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Division of Biology seeks a temporary Research technician. The technician will perform generalized duties in support of research projects. Duties may include collecting samples, preparing samples for analysis or testing, preparing and maintaining research equipment or facilities, collecting and compiling data, coordinating logistics or similar research support duties.
Director of Data Security & Privacy	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Director of Data Security and Privacy partners with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the strategic development and operational management of the university's IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives. The focus of this position is on enhancing security, compliance, and risk management across the university's IT infrastructure, including hybrid-cloud technologies and data center operations. The role is crucial for developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and promote a culture of security and accountability. This position plays a key role in safeguarding the university's data, managing third-party risks, and ensuring high standards of governance and compliance throughout the organization.
Research Associate	Colby, Kansas, Garden City, Kansas	On-site requirement
A research associate position is being requested to conduct irrigation research and extension activities including, but not limited to, maintaining and operating various complex and sophisticated irrigation systems (subsurface drip, research based lateral move overhead irrigation, and center pivot irrigation) with cutting edge technology installed including variable rate water and chemigiation capacity; installing, calibrating, and maintaining research instrumentation; detailed field data collection; maintaining records of field operations and providing write-ups (technical summaries) for various studies, which will impact the way water is applied in the state of Kansas and other surrounding states in the region; providing leadership to graduate students and summer interns; coordinating outreach activities (field days, short courses, etc.); and when necessary communicating with university, state, and industry personnel. In addition, the candidate will guide all agricultural practices at the research facilities relating to water use and management, which will involve transporting and operating heavy machinery for planting, fertilizing, harvesting, etc. At times the candidate will have to work irregular hours and travel across the state to different research locations. The candidate will be responsible for attending professional development programs and incorporating new ideas and concepts into the program. The candidate will be responsible for providing supervision on daily activities for other team members, including technicians, on-calls, temporary, graduate students, interns, etc.
Fellow (Post Doc)	Colby, Kansas	On-site requirement
The full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate will be an integral part of the Northwest Agronomy team at the Kansas State University Northwest Research-Extension Center, Colby, Kansas. This individual will have leadership responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of multiple research projects that are focused on improving nitrogen use efficiency in dryland cropping systems and reducing nitrogen losses to N2O greenhouse gas emissions and NH3 volatilization. These projects are part of a DOE supported SmartFarm project and a FFAR AgMission project. This individual will take a lead role in the analysis and publication of data resulting from the many aspects of these projects while also being involved in field operations. In addition, the individual will have the opportunity to become involved with a diverse set of projects that include corn, sorghum, wheat, dry beans/pulses, cotton, and other crops in the context of dryland and limited irrigation production systems. Opportunities for involvement could include field operations and data collection, data processing and analysis, publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts, and grant submissions.

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