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Job Title:
Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:
FAES | School of Environment and Natural Resources

The Ohio State University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position focused on perennial grain cropping systems in Ohio. As part of two USDA-funded projects, this position will bridge organic and non-organic field research with environmental and enterprise budget data from several field sites located across the US. The main crop of interest is Kernza, a perennial grain crop that is actively being bred for both grain and forage. The initial appointment is for 1 year and renewable based on satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities:

- Collate, analyze and synthesize data from several established field experiments.

- Evaluate and quantify the environmental (climate and soil) and agronomic drivers of perennial grain crop performance.

- Evaluate the relationship of soil health and nutrient budgets with crop performance and environmental quality in perennial grain crop systems.

- Create enterprise budgets for modalities of perennial grain crop systems, including dual-use for grain and forage; nutrient (N, P, and K) input source, time, and rates; manure amendment; and legume intercropping.

- Write scholarly journal articles reporting main findings of field experiments.

- Play collaborative role in coordinating research efforts across multiple states and institutions

- Contribute to on-farm research efforts to engage with producers.

- Help with management and maintenance of perennial grain crops field experiments

Position Requirements:

- Ph.D. in ecology, agronomy, soil science or related field.

- Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis and publication of field-based datasets.

- Ability to travel at state level to conduct experiments and engage with stakeholders, and nationally to participate in conferences and meetings.

Position Preferences:

- Preference for candidates with experience running field experiments

Additional Information:

Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement .

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Location:
Williams Hall (0414)

Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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