Iowa State University is hiring a Cropping Systems Coordinator in Ames, IA to support the planning, execution, and data management of agronomic field research trials, helping advance cropping systems science through hands-on fieldwork and rigorous research coordination.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Full-Time, On-Site, Ames, IA
Focus: Field Research Coordination & Data Management
Setting: University Agronomy Research Program
About the Role – Cropping Systems Research Coordination
Core Function: Coordinate agronomic field research trials and cropping systems studies
Field Operations: Support planting, data collection, and harvest activities
Data Management: Organize and analyze research data supporting cropping systems science
Team Support: Work alongside faculty, graduate students, and research staff
Career Opportunity & Growth
Strategic Location: Ames, IA – home to one of the nation’s leading agronomy research programs
Research Exposure: Hands-on involvement in cropping systems and agronomic field trials
Academic Environment: Collaborate within a respected university research setting
Career Growth: Build specialized agronomic research and coordination expertise
Position Overview
This Cropping Systems Coordinator role supports the planning, execution, and data management of agronomic field research trials at Iowa State University. You will assist with field operations including planting, data collection, and harvest, help maintain accurate research records and datasets, coordinate logistics for research plots, and work collaboratively with faculty, graduate students, and research staff to advance cropping systems research.
Why This Role Matters: As Cropping Systems Coordinator you play a hands-on role supporting real agronomic research that shapes farming practices across the region, gain field trial coordination experience within a respected university research program, build data management and organizational skills valued across agricultural research careers, work alongside faculty and graduate researchers on meaningful cropping systems science, and contribute directly to advancing sustainable and productive crop production practices.
Key Responsibilities
Field Research Coordination
- Support the planning and execution of agronomic field research trials
- Assist with planting, plot maintenance, data collection, and harvest activities
Data Management & Organization
- Help maintain accurate research records and datasets
- Organize and support analysis of cropping systems research data
Logistics & Team Collaboration
- Coordinate logistics for research plots and field activities
- Work collaboratively with faculty, graduate students, and research staff
Qualifications & Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Background or coursework in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, or a related field
- Comfortable working outdoors and performing hands-on field research tasks
- Strong organizational and data management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within an academic research team
Work Environment
- Combination of outdoor field work and research data management
- Seasonal variation in workload aligned with planting and harvest cycles
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is home to one of the nation’s leading agronomy and crop science research programs, based in Ames, IA. The Cropping Systems Coordinator role supports faculty-led field research that advances understanding of crop production practices, offering hands-on exposure to field trial coordination, data management, and collaborative research within a respected academic setting.
Career Excellence: Build agronomic field research experience within a leading university research program.
Who Should Apply?
- Agronomy & Crop Science Graduates: Interested in hands-on field research experience
- Agricultural Research Assistants: Comfortable coordinating field trials and data collection
- Data-Oriented Researchers: Skilled in organizing and managing research datasets
- Outdoor Fieldwork Enthusiasts: Ready for seasonal, hands-on agronomic research tasks
- Team-Oriented Collaborators: Comfortable working alongside faculty and graduate researchers
Recently opened JOBS 👇🏻
Crop Consultant Jobs Jetmore KS 2026
Agronomy Operations Specialist Jobs Plymouth NE 2026
