Postdoc - Agronomy

Position Title:
Postdoc - Agronomy

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Agronomy seeks a Postdoc Research Associate to work with agroecosystem modeling of carbon, nitrogen, and water dynamics with a goal to minimize tradeoffs among productivity and environmental performance.

Postdoctoral Scholars at Iowa State University are trained by faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and are valued members of the academic community. Additional information may be found on the ISU Graduate College's website here: https://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/postdoc/ . 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in ecosystem science, agronomy, soil science, environmental science or related field.

• Experience in ecosystem ecology.

• Experience working with ecosystem models, such as APSIM, DAYCENT, or DNDC.

Department/Unit Website:

https://www.agron.iastate.edu/

https://www.agron.iastate.edu/people/castellano-michael/

Proposed Start Date:
May 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
April 30, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application 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 [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
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.

Original Posting Date:
March 7, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 14, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14204