Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Department of Biosystems Engineering & Soil Sciences (UTIA)

Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Department of Biosystems Engineering & Soil Sciences (UTIA) - 24000000EI 

Description

 

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Department of Biosystems Engineering & Soil Sciences (UTIA)

AREA OF RESEARCH

Coupled Carbon-Nitrogen-Manganese Cycling in Croplands

DESCRIPTION: 

The postdoc will study the role of manganese in soil organic carbon stabilization and destabilization processes and carbon-nitrogen interactions. The research will involve extensive field and lab experiments, statistical data analysis, review/meta analysis, report and scientific article preparation, and presentation of research findings at professional meetings. (Position is dependent on continued funding.)

 

Qualifications

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Soil Ecology, Soil Microbiology, Soil Geochemistry or closely related field is required. Candidates currently pursuing a PhD will be considered but degree must be conferred prior to date of hire and no later than fall 2024. Demonstrated experience with soil biogeochemical processes and peer-reviewed publications are required. Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent work ethic, ability to work independently and collaboratively, interest in training undergraduate and graduate students, demonstrated skills in analytical instrumentations, and a valid driver license are also required. 

LOCATION

Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science (BESS), University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. The postdoc will be supervised by Drs. Sindhu Jagadamma (Jagadamma Lab ) in BESS and Elizabeth Herndon (Herndon Profile ) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is the state's flagship research institution and is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer, located in East Tennessee close to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science comprises an energetic group of faculty members engaging in multi-disciplinary research and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

START DATE 

April 2024 or until a suitable candidate is selected.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and contact information of three references online at https://hr.utk.edu/staff-positions/ . For more details about the position, contact Dr. Sindhu Jagadamma ([email protected] ).

 

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Biosys Eng & Soil Science-Res 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Institute of Agriculture 
Job Posting
  Mar 25, 2024, 2:56:40 PM