Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAgNext Lead Modeler

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202401096AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResearch Associate III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$110,000 to $125,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/22/2024

Description of Work Unit

Colorado State University recently launchedAgNext (https://agnext.colostate.edu/) ,a first-of-its-kind collaborative, to support profitable, sustainable, and healthy livestock production. AgNext is a leader for research in animal and ecosystem health while enhancing profitability of the supply chain and serves as the crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers to come together to innovate real time solutions for sustainability animal agriculture. Our research focuses on advancing the science of animal agriculture to ensure a continued safe, secure, and nutritious food supply. Our mission is to identify and scale innovation that fosters the health of animals and ecosystems to promote profitable industries that support vibrant communities.

The AgNext program is focused on education, research, and outreach to solve the world’s most pressing food production issues and crucial matters about Earth, its ecosystems, and their services in the context of livestock production systems. Our faculty and staff apply research-based solutions to benefit Colorado and the world. We offer academic programs to prepare students to address livestock production, sustainability, and environmental quality challenges such as waste management, water quality, and improvement of degraded lands. There are numerous opportunities for students to be involved in cutting edge research related to livestock production and ecosystem function and protection.

AgNext was formed to support breakthrough research and development of new technologies for promoting sustainability and resilience of livestock production systems. AgNext’s goals include providing end-to-end discovery and implementation of innovative sustainability solutions, including the testing/development of new methane mitigation technologies, accurate low-cost quantification systems, market analysis and policy design, education, extension and producer training to spur adoption of best practices. We established AgNext to leverage the unique expertise and leadership of researchers across CSU to overcome implementation barriers and bring sustainable livestock solutions to scale.

Position Summary

AgNext is recruiting a lead modeler to manage the distribution and curation of models, data, and decision support tools. This position will oversee code development and database management and lead customer discovery and outreach activities with consortium members. Responsibilities will include:

• Development and support of modeling infrastructure and web resources

• Generating and maintaining professional documentation (high quality, up to date)

• Oversight of programming and data management efforts

• Oversight of daily operation of web-based services

• Model review and certification process

• Support hosting models and datasets from other researchers and managing access

Required Job Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. degree + 5 years related experienceorMaster’s degree + 2 years’ experienceorPhD.

• Advanced command of the R and Python programming languages and version control with Git

• Experience in translating subject matter expertise into biophysical models

• Supervisory experience

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; Animal Sciences will not provide visa sponsorship for this position

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience and/or excitement to work in large collaborative community

• Leadership experience onboarding people to complex coding projects

• Experience with collaborative code development and maintaining model documentation and version control

• Experience with database software systems and working with large, distributed data sets

• Experience developing, modifying, and coding systems for dynamic models

• Experience teaching or training new model users

• Experience working with APIs

Diversity Statement

Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryCode development, database operations and maintenance

Duty/Responsibility

Modeling and database stewardship tasks

Percentage Of Time70%

Job Duty CategoryProgramming team management

Duty/Responsibility

Oversee grad students, and other scientists as they work on the same or related projects with a focused goal on improving workflows

Percentage Of Time15%

Job Duty CategoryHelp desk support

Duty/Responsibility

Provide support and analysis for inbound requests from model user community.

Percentage Of Time5%

Job Duty CategoryProfessional development

Duty/Responsibility

Allocate time for professional development opportunities related to broader job responsibilities, including continuing education and upskilling, management training, and other similar opportunities

Percentage Of Time10%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

CSU is committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for full consideration, all materials must be received by July 22nd, 2024.

To apply, please upload:

• Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications as well as your modeling philosophy or how you view the role of models in the scheme of sustainability, specifically animal agriculture.

• Curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references that may be contacted at the finalist stage. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactGreg Thoma, greg.thoma@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents