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Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Description
Postdoctoral Fellow
Posting Number SP003564P
Location Aberdeen
Division/College : Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department : Plant Sciences
FLSA Status : Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $50,003.20 or higher depending upon experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year :
FTE : 1.0
Full Time/Part Time : Full Time
Position Overview
CIP Code 1120.
The position will focus on research in soil fertility, plant nutrition, and canopy sensing technologies in barley and wheat crops. The person filling this position will be expected to draft manuscripts for publication for field work already completed. The candidate will also be expected to take day-to-day responsibility for the management of one or more ongoing research projects. The candidate may write project reports, give presentations to industry and academia, prepare papers for publication, and provide mentoring to more junior members of the lab.
Unit Overview
The Department of Plant Sciences works to advance research and address many local, regional and global challenges such as breeding plants to tolerate drought-stress, developing sustainable cropping practices and conserving plant species for future generations. Our department prepares students for careers in the rapidly changing fields of applied and basic plant sciences and in modern production agriculture.
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Position Responsibilities
Key Accountability Research:
Job Duties
Focus on research soil fertility, plant nutrition, and canopy sensing technologies in barley and wheat crops.
Data collection, data curation, and analysis.
Key Accountability Presentation of Research Results:
Job Duties
- Publish high quality, peer reviewed journal articles.
- Present at national and international meetings and conferences.
Key Accountability Contribute to Team Effort:
Job Duties
- Supervise and train junior team members in soil fertility and small grain development.
- Provide input and ideas to graduate students’ research projects.
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 Licensures, Certifications or other
- Ability to drive UI vehicles and pass driving background check.
Additional Preferred
- A strong and relevant research background and ability to pay attention to detail.
- Interest in and experience with soil fertility, plant nutrition, and canopy sensing technologies.
- 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
- Ability to safely drive and perform work with a truck.
- Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions
- Working outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
- Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
Posting Date 08/29/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by September 18, 2022, will receive first consideration.
IMPORTANT:
To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
In addition to the online application materials requested, please have one recommendation letter submitted directly by the reference to Dr. Jared Spackman at the following email address:
jspackman@uidaho.edu
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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
- Supplemental Questions
If you were referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu
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