Postdoctoral Research Associate – Ag Education

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Ames, IA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate Ag Education

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of this position include conducting research in agricultural sustainability and contributing to teaching efforts within the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. The department emphasizes teaching learning and communication processes integrating all three components of the land-grant missionlearning discovery and engagement. Its work focuses on how educational processes support and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across agricultural settings.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Ph.D. at the time of appointment in Agricultural Education.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of high school agricultural education teaching experience.

  • Demonstrated experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods supported by examples of applied research or project work.

  • Demonstrated scientific writing and publishing experience.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies has as its focus the teaching learning and communication processes. All three elements of the land-grant philosophy - learning discovery and engagement - are part of the departments emphasis on the educational processes and how these processes impact our clientele in a variety of agricultural settings.

Department Unit/Website:
Agricultural Education and Studies

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.

Application Instructions:
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Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University
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  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program
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Proposed Start Date:

June 1 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Post Docs

Original Posting Date:

May 11 2026

Posting Close Date:

May 14 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19185

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