Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee
Job 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 edgeoffield water quality practices
- Provide technical support to partners in outreach assessment and design of edgeoffield water quality practices
- Monitor and report outcomes from edgeoffield practice installations
- Oversee undergraduate research assistants
- Publish research results in peerreviewed journals
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing 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 humanimpacted systems
- Experience in design and monitoring of edgeoffield 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 peerreviewed journals
- Record of communicating research to technical and nontechnical audiences at professional conferences and extension events
Proposed Start Date:
May 15 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 14 2026
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
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 or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and worklife 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 2025
Posting Close Date:
April 25 2025
Job Requisition Number:
R16838
Required Experience:
IC