Postdoc Research Associate - Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - Natural Resource Ecology and ManagementAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct research in support of the Nutrient Reduction Strategy Advancing Progress and Assessment Program, a multifaceted effort that will advance progress towards the goals outlined in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.
Duties of the position include:
- Explore methods to improve efficiency, expand applications, or reduce cost of edge-of-field water quality practices
- Provide technical support to partners in outreach, assessment, and design of edge-of-field water quality practices
- Monitor and report outcomes from edge-of-field practice installations
- Oversee undergraduate research assistants
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Natural Resources, Agricultural Sciences, or Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of independent and/or collaborative research experience quantifying interactions among biological, chemical and physical processes of water resources in natural and human-impacted systems
- Experience in design and monitoring of edge-of-field engineering practices for water quality improvement
- Demonstrated proficiency in analysis of water quality and environmental data using R statistical computing and graphics software
- Demonstrated and relevant record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Record of communicating research to technical and non-technical audiences at professional conferences and extension events
Proposed Start Date:
May 15, 2025Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 14, 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full timeApplication 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:
April 18, 2025Posting Close Date:
April 25, 2025Job Requisition Number:
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