Available Title(s):
306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research AssociateBusiness Title:
Postdoctoral Research AsociateEmployee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The position is a full-time, 12-month annual postdoctoral scholar position at Washington State University’s Lind Dryland Research Station (LDRS) within the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences . The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal dependent on satisfactory performance and available funding for up to two years. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage ongoing field trials, collect soil and plant samples, collect data, analyze the samples and data, and write reports and peer-reviewed publications. The position involves working on dryland agronomy, fertility, and soil health aspects of wheat, canola, peas, camelina, and other potential dryland crops in the region. The incumbent will be working on generating and disseminating findings among farmers and other stakeholders via extension talks, presentations, and reports.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in agronomy, soil science, or related field.
Experience with data analysis and large data management.
Experience with diverse cropping rotational systems, soil fertility, soil carbon, and soil health.
Experience with soil and plant sample analyses and soil moisture monitoring.
Experience with field trials management and data collection from dryland cropping systems.
Experience with manuscript publishing, presentations, and extension talks.
Ability to work with cross disciplinary teams and excellent communication skills.
Ability to supervise team, technicians, and student research assistants.
Must have a valid US driving license or the ability to obtain the driving license.
Ability to work outdoors and lift/transport up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. within the last 3 years.
Demonstrated experience with publishing scholarly articles and conference presentations.
Understanding and experience with dryland cropping systems and rotations.
Experience with soil, gas, and plant sample processing, and analyses.
Experience in running lab instruments traditionally used in a soil analytical lab.
Demonstrated experience with statistical analyses using software like R, SAS, or similar.
Experience with metanalysis data collection and analysis.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name:
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
City, State, Zip:
Lind, WA 99341
Department Link:
https://css.wsu.edu/
Annual Salary:
$60,000.00 - $64,000.00
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf
Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .
Overtime Eligibility:
Overtime Eligible
FTE:
100%
Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary, non-tenure track position expected to end one (1) year from start date with renewal dependent on satisfactory performance and available funding for up to two years.
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by May 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions:
Please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible . Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact information for three (3) professional references
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