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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences Department integrates plant sciences with agroecological approaches to create more resilient crops and landscapes in response to a changing climate and other global pressures placed on food-energy-water systems. The Ellison lab facilitates and conducts research and outreach activities that support the success of the emerging hemp industry in the Midwest. The Research Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating staffing, supplies, and equipment to meet the needs of the hemp breeding and genetics program. This position will support the program in budgeting, personnel, lab, greenhouse, and field management. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational, supervisory, and communication/interpersonal skills. They will also serve as an expert authority in hemp production and provide technical expertise through oral and written mediums. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. Responsibilities: Plans and leads operational, outreach, and promotional activities of a research program and serves as a subject matter expert. 30% Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of one or multiple research programs or units according to established research objectives in alignment with strategic plans and initiatives 10% Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information 10% Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims 5% Exercises supervisory authority, including... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/2C44EFCBD580458D