Iowa State University

Postdoc Research Associate


PayCompetitive
LocationAmes/Iowa
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R15209

      Position Title:

      Postdoc Research Associate

      Appointment Type:

      Post Doc/Trainee

      Job Description:

      Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

      The Soil Biogeochemistry lab is seeking an exceptional postdoctoral fellow to start in Fall 2024. We offer a two-year postdoctoral position focused on soil organic matter, nitrogen and phosphorus dynamics in both nature and managed ecosystems. We also encourage the potential candidates who are enthusiastic about developing their own projects within these areas. This position will primarily be based in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology with Dr. Wenjuan Huang, and will involve close collaboration with other research groups. Our work will integrate field experiments, lab incubations and process-based models to elucidate the fundamental mechanisms through which biogeochemical and environmental factors impact soil carbon and nutrient dynamics.

      The candidate is expected to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students at different levels. Responsibilities include supervising and training students in lab techniques and experiments, collecting and analyzing data, writing manuscripts for publication, and preparing presentations.

      Required Minimum Qualifications:

      PhD in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Experience in stable carbon and nitrogen isotope analyses.

      • Expertise in biogeochemistry, soil science, ecosystem ecology or related field.

      • Experience with process-based modeling, statistical modeling, or machine learning.

      Proposed Start Date:

      September 3, 2024

      Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

      September 2, 2026

      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 employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

      Why Choose ISU?

      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:

      July 26, 2024

      Posting Close Date:

      August 4, 2024

      Job Requisition Number:

      R15209

  • About the company

      Iowa State University of Science and Technology,, is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa.

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