Postdoc Research Associate - Agriculture (isu)
Job posting number: #156966 (Ref:R15876)
Job Description
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - AgricultureAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Wolter Lab at Iowa State University, in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a multiyear sustainability assessment project supported by the USDA Forest Service. The candidate will leverage existing geospatial datasets to quantify and map existing forest resources within the Superior National forest for subsequent harvest sustainability and logistics analysis. The candidate will work in collaboration with researchers from the University of Minnesota, Michigan Technological University, and the USDA Forest Service to synthesize and publish research results.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in natural resources domain
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with statistical and Geospatial analysis.
- Demonstrated Experience in scientific writing.
- Experience with Northern forest ecosystems.
- Experience processing/analyzing remote sensing data of forested environments.
- Refereed publications record.
- Experience with programming
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
View Orignal JOB on: postdocjobs.oneProposed Start Date:
January 6, 2025Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
January 5, 2028Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program