Senior Agronomy Lead - Crop Systems And Digital Ag

las.iastate.edu

Ames, Iowa, US
Onsite
Designing agronomic field trials
Evaluating agricultural machinery interactions
Analyzing crop, soil, and spatial data
The Senior Agronomy Lead position at Iowa State University's Digital Ag Innovation Lab seeks an experienced professional with expertise in crop systems and digital agriculture. The role involves leading field validation programs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing agronomic leadership for technology development aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity

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, retirement plans, and generous time off.

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The Senior Agronomy Lead position at Iowa State University's Digital Ag Innovation Lab seeks an experienced professional with expertise in crop systems and digital agriculture. The role involves leading field validation programs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing agronomic leadership for technology development aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • designing agronomic field trials
  • evaluating agricultural machinery interactions
  • analyzing crop, soil, and spatial data
  • integrating satellite, UAV, sensor datasets
  • translating field results into practical insights

Nice-to-have

  • passion for innovation and collaboration
  • thought leadership in agricultural innovation
  • mentoring staff and students

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in agronomy or related field
  • Experience communicating agronomic insights
  • Experience writing grant proposals
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

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