Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004176P
Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department Plant Sciences
Location Aberdeen
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
The position will focus on research in agronomic management of irrigated culinary yellow, oriental, and brown mustard grown for spice, by conducting field studies to evaluate the optimal seeding rates, nutrient rates (nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, copper, manganese, boron, and zinc), and nitrogen application timing. The candidate will also conduct herbicide tolerance and weed control trials. The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the mustard trials that includes, collecting data, processing samples, and working with the PI’s to draft manuscripts for publication. Recommendations for nutrient management, crop yield and spice quality, weed control, and economics will be disseminated to stakeholders through grower meetings, field days, popular press articles, and Extension bulletins.
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/plant-sciences

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Experience with written communication skills producing high quality peer reviewed papers.
  • Experience presenting at professional meetings.
  • Experience summarizing and interpreting experimental data showing analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Experience using computer software and applications for statistical procedures, word processing, and scientific graphics programming
Required Education
  • Ph.D. in Soil Science, Crop Science or related degree
Required Other
Additional Preferred
  • Experience with relevant research background and attention to detail.
  • Experience with soil fertility, plant nutrition, and weed management.
  • Experience designing experiments and analyzing the results. Experience using regression analysis and ANOVA with repeated measures.
  • Experience using lab equipment including scales, NIR, and CNS analyzers (e.g., Elementar Cube), and colorimetry (e.g., SKALAR San++).
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • Ability to drive and perform work with a truck.
  • Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to travel and work in outdoor conditions to collect samples.
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $46,072 or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain
Posting Date 10/27/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by November 8, 2023 will receive first consideration.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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