Postdoc Research Associate - Agronomy (isu)
Job posting number: #66153 (Ref:R13431)
This Job Posting is Expired.
Job Description
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - AgronomyAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will use existing databases and models to advance our understanding of agroecosystem carbon, nitrogen, and water dynamics. In addition, the candidate will work with other personnel to collect key field data that are important for model validation and calibration. We have particular focus on predicting how interactions between environment and management affect greenhouse gas emissions and we seek to develop new management strategies that minimize trade-offs between productivity and environmental performance.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ecosystem ecology
- Experience working with ecosystem models such as APSIM, DAYCENT, or DNDC.
Proposed Start Date:
June 1, 2024Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 31, 2025Number 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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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.