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Research Project Assistant

Montana State University • Bozeman, MT • 1d ago

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26272

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Lisa White

lawhite@montana.edu

406-961-3025

Classification Title Research Professional

Working Title Research Project Assistant

Brief Position Overview

This position will assist Dr. Timothy DelCurto with the management of the USDA ARS Precision Livestock Initiative. This includes working with numerous graduate students and research associates to complete research objectives.

Position Number 4C5571

Department Animal & Range Sciences

Division College of Agriculture/MAES

Appointment Type Professional

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to all aspects of the animal production industry, including livestock, water, range and pasture, wildlife management, nutrition, reproduction and meat products. Through engaging instruction inside and outside the classroom, we pass this dedication on to our students.

We place the highest priority on education and student advancement, evidenced by our robust curriculum, experiential learning, investment in facilities and laboratories and low student-instructor ratio. Graduates of our programs find meaningful careers that combine their interests, skills and knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct ruminant livestock research.

Assist with graduate student projects including:

Data collection

Analysis and publication

Guest lecture in Animal Science courses

Work independently on animal research projects.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Masters Degree in Animal Science or related field.

Experience working with ruminant livestock.

Experience with ruminant nutrition laboratory methods.

Experience with data management and analysis.

Experience with manuscript preparation.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Solid background with forage nutrition as it relates to beef production.

Proven track record in oral and written communication.

Willingness to assist other graduate students with research. projects including laboratory work, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Understanding and experience in low-stress livestock management.

The Successful Candidate Will

The successful candidate will have a solid background in ruminant nutrition research and beef production systems. Abilities will include forage chemistry training, sample processing, conducting animal performance and nutrition research projects.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on February 16, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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