Pohnpei Campus/CRE
P.O. Box 614
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM  96941

Class Definition:  The position of Agronomy Researcher is directly responsible to the State Coordinator for Cooperative Research and Extensions with management support from the Pohnpei Campus Director and the VPCRE.  The CRE/AES and this position serve and share responsibilities across the FSM.  The position is based in and is primarily responsible for activities in the state of Pohnpei. Furthermore, the position is governed by a MOU with the government of Pohnpei State establishing the responsibilities of the State and of COM-FSM/CRE.

Maintain 3-4 Hatch funded research projects applicable to the state needs and develp in consultation with state and national stakeholders and based on the COM 5 Year Plan of Work. Seek outside funding for applicable projects; Conduct tests of field crops suitable for the conditions in Pohnpei State.  Assist the state administration to develop plans and processes to address Food Security issues; Assist the state in arranging necessary technical help/training within the available budget. Assist the state to identify necessary, potential and possible activities to address the identified concerns of the state. Assist the state to identify and address the on-going and future goals for agriculture development within the state and the FSM. Assist in the development and delivery of formal education within the Agriculture Science specialty to students of COM-FSM on time and budget availability. Provide 25% of time responsibility to support and conduct extension activities with the Pohnpei Cooperative Extension Services including formulation of research findings in a format suitable for extension use and 75% of time responsibility for research. Report and publish research results in appropriate peer review format. Perform other duties suitable to the capabilities of the researcher and the facilities. 

Master degree in Agronomy from a US accredited University or a non-USA institution with applicants credentials equated to US standards in the field required with research experience in the specialty for two years.  Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. PhD in the field of work is preferred with fours years of work experience. Ability to travel and work in resource poor conditions. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team. Proven ability to develop grant proposal and secure funding from sources other than state and colleges based funding.  Proven ability to manage people and funds to satisfy the audit requirements of national and/or international funding agencies.  Ability to formulate and work in a team setting, to develop and encourage collaboration with State, National, Federal, Regional and international partners when possible and when necessary. A strong background in Soil Science would be a plus.

Applications are available at the College of Micronesia–FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college’s website at www.comfsm.fm.

: Applicants must submit an in interest letter, resume, COM-FSM Employment Application form, official college transcripts are to be mailed directly from schools to HRO, and 3 up to date letters of recommendation to Human Resources Office at the address above or send via E-mail to hro@comfsm.fm no later than October 31, 2012. Applications will be reviewed immediately following closing.