Farm Research Analyst

Responsibilities

• Work with farmers and Pasa’s research team to accurately collect and organize data for our farm-based research studies
• Participate in the continual improvement of these efforts
• Provide timely review and analysis of data
• Lead and contribute to the development of papers, reports, and presentations that are shared with research collaborators and the broader agricultural community
• Forward Pasa’s research projects by using data to develop/uncover new research initiatives and questions to refine projects and support the needs of research collaborators
• Communicate results, lead engaging presentations, and facilitate discussions with research collaborators and the broader agricultural community about our research and related topics
• Serve on internal and external boards and committees
• Support other data collection, organization, and analysis as needed for our research needs, including fieldwork

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a field related to one of our research studies (soil science, crop science, agribusiness/agricultural economics, or a related field); or at least 4 years of experience in one of these areas
• Significant experience organizing and analyzing data in R
• Excellent communication skills including ability to convey technical information to different audiences
• Excellent organizational abilities; must be capable of ensuring that various streams of data are kept organized, secure, and interpretable
• At least 2 years of practical experience in production agriculture or farmer technical assistance
• Able to work collaboratively as a member of a cross-organizational team and develop effective working relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Commitment to maintaining a supportive, functional, service-oriented workplace
• Commitment to advancing anti-oppression

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Salesforce, Tableau, or other similar technology software
• Experience with Quickbooks Online
• Experience with farm business financial accounting
• Experience with data visualization and PostgreSQL database management
• Experience with grant writing and reporting

Pay

This is a full-time position, funded through April 2028. Annual salary for this position is $68,250. After one year of employment, employees bilingual in English and Spanish are eligible for a $1,000 bonus.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Company wellness plan contributions
• Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401K retirement match
• Flexible scheduling
• Fifteen paid holidays
• A generous leave policy
• A work computer and peripherals provided
• Travel expenses and mileage reimbursement