Why FFAR?
FFAR builds collaborative partnerships that support audacious science addressing today’s food and agriculture challenges. Our Team is comprised of individuals with impressive academic and professional backgrounds who are united by our shared interest in advancing science-based food and agriculture solutions. FFAR-funded research benefits producers, improves animal welfare, bolsters crop productivity and protects the environment. Join our Team and help us expand the frontiers of food and agriculture research.
Benefits
In addition to our work professionally, FFAR is similarly focused on creating an inclusive workplace. FFAR’s policies, practices, benefits and competitive compensation package aim to support staff wellbeing personally and professionally. Our comprehensive benefits for full-time employees include:
- Comprehensive medical insurance for employee and family
- 100% paid dental and vision insurance for employee and family
- 100% life and disability insurance
- 6% 401(k) match, which is fully vested after first contribution
- Optional full-time remote work
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave plus an additional 6 weeks for the birthing parent, as well as dedicated leave for pregnancy loss
- Robust vacation, sick and holiday leave
- Professional development funding
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym access
Find out more about what it is like working at FFAR.