27741BR
Kansas Geological Survey
Position Overview
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a passion for water sustainability and socio-environmental research to contribute to a FFAR-funded project focused on feedbacks between soil health practices and hydrology. The postdoc will conduct detailed field-based research and data analysis to develop links between subsurface hydrology, soil health practices, and agricultural outcomes. Ultimately, this will help understand the potential benefits and limitations of soil health management. This role is part of a large, multi-institution, interdisciplinary collaborative project and will include collaboration with both industry and academic agronomists, agricultural engineers, microbial ecologists, and other disciplines. Thus, the ideal candidate would have strong technical skills for field-based research and data analysis, interest in applied research projects, and a desire to engage with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and stakeholders.
This position is based at the University of Kansas as part of the part of the HydroEcology of Anthropogenic Landscapes group (HEAL) supervised by Sam Zipper (https://www.samzipper.com ) in the Kansas Geological Survey and the Department of Geology . The postdoc will also work with project collaborators at Kansas State University, Iowa State University, and other academic and industry partners involved in the project.
Starting Date: January 2025 (flexible and can be shifted earlier or later if needed)
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin June 3, 2024.
Work Location: This position will work on-site at the Lawrence, KS campus with the possibility of a hybrid (remote and on-site work) schedule as deemed by the supervisor. The position will require occasional overnight travel to field sites, project meetings, and professional conferences (estimated 3-4 times annually).
Salary, Employment Status, and Fringe Benefits: This position has an expected salary of $55,000 annually. Other benefits include university staff privileges; up to 176 hours of paid vacation earned per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, and nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day annually; group medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, and retirement program options. The initial appointment will be for one year with the expectation of renewal assuming satisfactory performance.
Position term: This position is contingent on funding.
Job Description
35%: Develop and maintain hydrologic monitoring network at field-based research sites.
35%: Use modeling tools and data analysis to conduct innovative soil hydrology research.
20%: Disseminate findings through conference presentations, publications, workshops, and open-source code.
10%: Service to discipline and institution.
Position Requirements
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of research and educational experiences in cover letter, (2) record of accomplishments in resume/curriculum vitae, (3) information from professional references, and (4) transcripts.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD conferred at the time of hire. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6-months. Upon verification of degree the appointment will be extended to its full duration.
Preferred Qualifications
Contact Information to Applicants
For additional information contact Sam Zipper, [email protected]
For HR questions contact Annette Delaney, [email protected] , 785-864-2152
Additional Candidate Instruction
Please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter detailing interest in the position and fit with the required and preferred qualifications (max 3 pages)
- CV including past educational and research experiences.
- A peer-reviewed publication the applicant believes showcases their research interests and expertise.
- Transcripts for undergraduate and/or graduate degrees (unofficial copies fine)
- Contact information for three references
Review of applications begins June 3, 2024, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary Range
$55,000 annually
Application Review Begins
03-Jun-2024
Anticipated Start Date
06-Jan-2025
Limited Term End Date
05-Jan-2026
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule
8a-5p, Monday through Friday
Conditions of Employment
Contingent on Funding, Limited Term
Work Location Assignment
Hybrid
Disclaimer
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