Associate in Research/Postdoctoral Research Associate

Available Title(s):

306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 321-YN_FACULTY - Associate in

Business Title:

Associate in Research/Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Washington State University conducts research, education, and outreach on critical issues of food production and sustainable agroecology.

Summary of Duties:

Recruitment for a post-MS or post-PhD candidate with experience in research, statistical analyses, writing, and publishing in Soil Science or closely related field. The position will support a program in Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture including multiple projects in soil fertility management, organic weed management, organic soil amendments, soil microbiology, and public surveys. The candidate will work with graduate students and faculty to complete plant and soil analyses, statistically analyze data, interpret data and develop research articles, respond to reviewers for publication, and develop funding proposals.

Required Qualifications:

Associate in Research:

• Masters degree in Soil Science or closely related field

• At least 2 peer-reviewed articles published as primary author

Postdoctoral Research Associate:

• PhD in Soil Science or closely related field

• At least 2 peer-refereed articles published as primary author

Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels):

• Research focus in soil biology, soil fertility, or sustainable agriculture

• Outstanding skills in scholarly writing and editing

• Outstanding record, commensurate with career stage, of publishing in peer-reviewed journals

• Experience in writing federal grant proposals

• Evidence of working well with diverse students and colleagues

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Crop and Soil Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA, 99164

Department Link:

https://css.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:
Associate in Research

$4,250.00 - $4,583.00 at 100% FTE ($3,187.50 - $3,437.25 prorated for 75% FTE)

Postdoctoral Research Associate

$4,583.00 - $5,166.00 at 100% FTE ($3,437.25 - $3,874.50 prorated for 75% FTE)

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE:

75% - 100% dependent of candidate needs

This is a Temporary position.

This temporary position is set to end one (1) year from start date, with possible renewal of up to 2 additional years. Renewal is dependent on performance, the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

This position has been re-posted. Applicants must submit their completed application by April 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible . Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

3) Names and contact details for 3 professional references

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .