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Location

Ames, IA | United States

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Job description

Position Title:

Postdoc - Agronomy

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Agronomy seeks a Postdoc Research Associate to work with agroecosystem modeling of carbon, nitrogen, and water dynamics with a goal to minimize tradeoffs among productivity and environmental performance.

Postdoctoral Scholars at Iowa State University are trained by faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and are valued members of the academic community. Additional information may be found on the ISU Graduate College's website here:   .  

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in ecosystem science, agronomy, soil science, environmental science or related field.

• Experience in ecosystem ecology.

• Experience working with ecosystem models, such as APSIM, DAYCENT, or DNDC.

Department/Unit Website:

Proposed Start Date:

May 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

April 30, 2025

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 [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Our 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:

March 7, 2024

Posting Close Date:

March 14, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14204

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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