Senior Agronomy Lead - Crop Systems And Digital Ag
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa, United States
Onsite
Designing agronomic field trials
Statistical and analytical tools
Communicating agronomic insights
Iowa State University is seeking a Senior Agronomy Lead for its Digital Ag Innovation Lab in Ames, Iowa. The role focuses on providing agronomic leadership in crop systems and digital agriculture, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in field-based experimentation
Job Summary
The Digital Ag Innovation Lab partners with leading agricultural companies to design, test, and deploy next-generation technologies and agronomic solutions.
Our team works at the intersection of agronomy, digital agriculture, and applied engineering, moving ideas from early concepts to field validation and industry adoption.
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
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Iowa State University is seeking a Senior Agronomy Lead for its Digital Ag Innovation Lab in Ames, Iowa. The role focuses on providing agronomic leadership in crop systems and digital agriculture, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in field-based experimentation.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
designing agronomic field trials
statistical and analytical tools
communicating agronomic insights
evaluating agricultural machinery interactions
lead field validation programs
integrate satellite, UAV, sensor datasets
Nice-to-have
passion, innovation, collaboration, excellence
premier thought leader
translate research into practical adoption
fostering collaborative environment
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience
M.S. or Ph.D. in agronomy, plant physiology, or related field
Experience writing or contributing to successful grant proposals
Experience mentoring staff, students, or early-career scientists
Work Rights
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship