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Type of Position:
Research
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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Department:
AES | SOIL | Soil Testing
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The postdoctoral research scholar position is available with the Modernizing Fertilizer Recommendations: Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool, or "FRST", initiative. This project has developed a soil-test and crop-response to fertilization searchable web-based tool that provides more consistent, transparent, and science-based decision support for nutrient recommendations across the USA for major crops.
This position will involve working with a team of land grant university and USDA scientists (>100) involved in the FRST project with specific responsibilities of the collection, curation, and addition of relevant data from published and unpublished soil-test correlation-calibration trials, as well as QA/QC of collaborator data. This postdoctoral research scholar will work closely with the programmer to ensure the integrity of the database. Additionally, there are datasets that the postdoc is expected to write up and submit as journal articles. We also expect this position to help maintain the FRST website (soiltestfrst.org), work on a user survey, and help develop and facilitate other FRST activities.
The successful candidate will work as part of a coalition led by the University of Arkansas, NC State University, Penn State University, Utah State University, University of Minnesota, and USDA-ARS. The Post-Doctoral Fellow position is located in Fayetteville, AR.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Soil Science or a closely related discipline with a focus on soil fertility with experience in soil chemistry, plant nutrition, and especially soil testing. Candidates should have a working knowledge or experience with soil test correlation/calibration research and demonstrable statistical experience. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with faculty engaged in soil testing.
Preferred Skills:
Use of relational database systems, and knowledge of data management, literature review techniques, and data mining.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$54,000
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Dr. Nathan Slaton
Associate Vice President for Agriculture, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Professor & Director of Soil Testing
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
1371 West Altheimer Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72704
479-502-9804
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Reports Check
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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing
Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Reaching, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
Yes