Process Research Director jobs in Salina, KS

Regular Full-Time

 

Who We Are What We Do
The Land Institute co-leads the global movement for perennial, diverse, regenerative grain agriculture at a scale that matches the enormity of the intertwined climate, water, and food security crises. An independent 501c3 non-profit founded in 1976, the organization seeks to reconcile the human economy with nature's economy, starting with food. The transdisciplinary team of scientists and our global partners are developing new perennial grain crops, like Kernza®, and diverse cropping systems that function within nature's limits while researching the social transformation required for a just, perennial human future.

 

As the Natural Science Research Director, you will be the strategic and operational lead of The Land Institute’s efforts in perennial grain crop breeding (Kernza, legumes, oilseeds, sorghum, and wheat), crop protection genetics, and soil, intercrop, and crop protection ecology. With deep knowledge and research experience, you will comprehensively understand each research area. Through collaboration with cross-functional colleagues in fundraising, perennial cultures, crop stewardship, operations, and communications, you’ll leverage your department knowledge to develop a robust natural science research strategy and growth priorities integrated with organizational vision and cross-programmatic themes. 

 

With your expert relationship-building and collaborative leadership, you will directly manage the natural science research leads, including priority-setting, ongoing feedback cycles, employee development, compensation reviews, staffing, and annual evaluations, supported by the People and Culture department (HR). You’ll develop and support an evaluation system that includes external review. You will also develop a system for shared resource accounting and allocation among natural science programs. Through your deep understanding of programmatic needs and strategies, you will inform and collaborate on the budget process, organizational financial priorities, communications, and funding strategies. You will deploy a consultative input, feedback, and recommendation process with the Lead Scientists, fellow Directors, and the Executive team to inform your decision-making. You will report to the President and are expected to engage effectively in a highly cooperative, collaborative, and cross-functional environment.

 

 

 

 

To apply: Submit a C.V. and letter of interest addressed to The Land Institute President. Application review will begin on May 3, 2024. 

 

The Land Institute offers an excellent benefits package and competitive salary commensurate with experience. 

 

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$135,000 annually

The Land Institute is an equal opportunity employer and embraces the opportunity to employ qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.