Postdoctoral Fellow (Cotrufo)

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago

Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO

Deadline: 31 Oct 2021

Posting Details

Working Title	Postdoctoral Fellow (Cotrufo)
Position Location	Fort Collins, CO
Research Professional Position	Yes
Posting Number	202101100AP
Position Type	Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title	Postdoctoral Fellows
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week	40
Proposed Annual Salary Range	$60,000 - $66,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employee Benefits	Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date	12/06/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on	10/31/2021
Description of Work Unit	The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is focused on education, research, and outreach to solve the world’s most pressing food production issues and crucial matters about Earth, its ecosystems, and their services. Our faculty and staff apply research-based solutions to benefit Colorado and the world. We offer academic programs to prepare students to address national and global crop production, sustainability, and environmental quality challenges such as waste management, water quality, and reclamation of drastically disturbed lands. There are numerous opportunities for students to be involved in cutting edge research related to global food production and ecosystem function and protection.
Position Summary	We seek a qualified post-doctoral scientist with demonstrated experience in ecosystem biogeochemistry, agricultural management and modeling. Programming skills in Java and an understanding of soil biogeochemistry are highly desirable. The postdoctoral fellow will be part of the MEMS model developing team at Colorado State University, and be responsible for further developing our new generation ecosystem MEMS 2.0 model. In particular the fellow will work independently and within the team to incorporate in the model the representation of conventional (e.g., tillage, mono-cropping, continuous grazing) and regenerative (e.g., no till, cover crops, adaptive grazing) practices, across grasslands and croplands. The fellow will parameterize the model using existing open-source software on the Model-Independent Parameter Estimation and Uncertainty platform, and apply it to the simulation of C and N dynamics in selected grassland and cropland sites.
Required Job Qualifications	PhD in ecology, soil science, agricultural science or related topics by the beginning of the appointment Demonstrated understanding of terrestrial ecosystem, soil ecology and/or biogeochemistry Demonstrated mathematical/statistical skills
Preferred Job Qualifications	Previous experience in soil organic matter research Experience with ecosystem modeling. Experience with R or Python programming Experience with Java programming Experience in construct mathematical models Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work well in a team that includes interdisciplinary scientists, and modelers
Diversity Statement	•Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category	Research
Duty/Responsibility	Develop crop and grassland management in the MEMS 2.0 model; parameter optimization; sensitivity analyses; model validation.
Percentage Of Time	80

Job Duty Category	Dissemination
Duty/Responsibility	Write manuscripts and present results at meetings.
Percentage Of Time	20

Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for full consideration, all materials must be received by October 31, 2021. Applicants should upload the following: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications; (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) contact information of three professional references, one of who is/was an immediate supervisor, who has firsthand knowledge of the applicant’s profession abilities. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. For inquiries about the position, contact Francesca Cotrufo ([email protected] ).
Conditions of Employment	Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact	Francesca Cotrufo
EEO Statement	Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
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