Position is solely responsible for assisting in performing technical, research/demonstration and field-related duties in support of the center’s Beef Unit/Bull Evaluation programs, operations, and mission. Oversee and direct beef cattle/Bull Evaluation forage production, pasture management, and infrastructure development and maintenance, as well as, assist in forage and beef cattle unit research. Perform routine tasks and conducts routine procedures associated with maintaining efficient operations in support of center's forage, beef cattle production and research programs and infrastructure. In addition, the position is responsible for proper implementation, accurate analysis and effective communications concerning all beef cattle research/demonstration projects and communication between lead primary investigator, producers and the center director.
Implementing research/demonstration protocols and production practices within Beef Cattle/Bull Evaluation unit:
Act as primary communicator with center director related to program needs; feed, health and marketing:
Assists Center Director with daily production and management:
Assists with other livestock and production-related agricultural tasks in support of beef unit and leading the management of pasture heath, fencing integrity and facilities upkeep and safety.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
About The College/Department/Division: This Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center is a 1,265-acre facility located in beautiful Spring Hill, Tennessee, and maintains a diversity of resources and opportunities for UTIA researchers and educators. The Center enjoys the presence and a cooperative working relationship with several different departments and faculty at the University of Tennessee.
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