Postdoc Research Associate Climate & Agriculture Research
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - Climate & Agriculture ResearchAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The postdoc will collaborate closely with Dr. J. Arbuckle to research farmers perspectives on climate change and identify social and biophysical factors that influence adaptation and mitigation behaviors. They will combine data from the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll with weather and climate information to perform innovative analyses of how experienced weather over time relates to perceived risks and management actions for adaptation and mitigation. The postdoc is also expected to develop one or two manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Earth System Science.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a data analyst working in multi-disciplinary teams to understand climate-related risks facing agriculture.
Experience evaluating the spatial-temporal variability of climate-induced agricultural impact risks and linking weather data to farmer data via GIS coordinates to analyze relationships between weather patterns and farmers adaptation and mitigation attitudes and behaviors.
Department/Program & College Description:
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the worlds leading institutions of agriculture with more than 160 years of leadership in science education and extension. The college educates future leaders conducts mission-oriented research and shares new knowledge for the betterment of Iowa and the world. The college is one of eight colleges at Iowa State University which is one of the most influential land grant universities in the nation.
Department Unit/Website:
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Proposed Start Date:
April 3 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
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
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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:
February 18 2026Posting Close Date:
February 25 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18665Required 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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