About This Role

This position is to assist irrigation scientists with research, data collection, and practical tasks to obtain research data from irrigation experiments to improve irrigation water use and crop production to make informed decisions with data-driven results. This includes tasks like data collection, measurement of soil water content, weed removal, hand harvest, processing of study samples, and implementation of best practices. This is a temporary full-time position. 

About Us

The Southwest Research-Extension Center, established in 1907, epitomizes Kansas State University Research and Extension's enduring commitment to agricultural research in southwest Kansas. The center boasts state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology in dryland and irrigated crop production while expanding to support Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development. Through steadfast dedication to its mission, the center addresses K-State Research and Extension's grand challenges, serving as a cornerstone of progress and prosperity in the region. Many of the research-based recommendations for the western region of the state were conducted and evaluated in this facility.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma.


• Experience with farming practices preferred.


• Ability to work independently.


• Be meticulous and legible in record keeping.


• Ability to operate vehicles with standard transmission and tractors.


• Ability to follow detailed instructions, both oral and written.


• Ability to keep accurate, legible records.


• Ability to work with professional personnel.

Additional Role Information:

• The nature of this job requires good motor skills and physical health.


• Work requires considerable physical exertion to transport items weighing 50 lbs or more, unassisted regularly.


• Ability to learn and take training courses upon employment.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• 1 page cover letter


• Resume


• 3 professional references

Application Window

Applications close on:May 31, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.00 - $19.00