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FoodChain offers several fulfilling employment opportunities within food service, education, and administration. Below are all currently available positions.
DARE- KY Aquaponics Research & Research Programming Coordinator
Under the supervision of FoodChain’s Co-Executive Director(s) and in collaboration with DARE- KY (Driving AgTech Research and Education in Kentucky) project partners at Kentucky State University, the Aquaponics Researcher & Research Programming Coordinator will lead research focused on optimizing mineralization of fish effluent for use in aquaponic and hydroponic systems. As part of this role, the hire will primarily (60%) be responsible for assisting with research investigating nutrient dynamics in soilless agriculture systems with the aim to improve the nutrient recovery and reuse from fish effluent. The secondary part of this role (40%) will be creating opportunities for engagement and participation in aquaponics research. This hire will facilitate efforts to engage middle, high school, and post-secondary students in research, including training on research principles, best practices, publishing, dissemination, study presentation, and conference attendance Full time position $55,000. This is a grant funded position.