Postdoc Research Associate Agroecosystems
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - AgroecosystemsAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Postdoctoral researcher will work closely with the Agroecosystems Modeling Team to collect simulate and analyze agroecological data for peer-reviewed publication. Prospective applicants should demonstrate a strong history of publications and interdisciplinary collaboration have a demonstrated knowledge of Midwestern agroecosystems and have direct experience collecting managing and analyzing field data using R Python or similar tools as well as experience with simulation model calibration validation and efforts will be collaborative the person in the role is expected to work independently and publish results through scientific journals scicomm media and funding agency reports.
Duties:
Collect and analyze existing and field data on plant and soil variables at different scales
Provide support for field and lab data collection on ecosystem processes and functions associated with agricultural management in corn-soybean cropping systems
Simulate agroecosystem management practices using APSIM
Lecturing grading and supervising students
Perform Quality Matters certification
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in agronomy crop production and physiology environmental science soil science or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of Midwestern agroecosystems and direct experience collecting managing and analyzing field data
Experience using R Python or similar tools and simulation model calibration validation and prediction
Demonstrated experience using agroecosystem simulation models specifically APSIM and/or COMET-Farm
Experience with data management best practices
Experience drafting and submitting manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
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Start Date:January 1 2026
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime 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 or call or Toll Free: 1-.
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:
December 5 2025Posting Close Date:
December 12 2025Job Requisition Number:
R18244Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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