Postdoctoral Researcher – Soil and Water Resources
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Job Summary
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The successful candidate will work on a USDA-funded research project evaluating the impacts of land management practices conservation strategies and crop improvements on soil and water resources.
The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences. The position is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding availability.
Required Minimum:
PhD degree in Civil Engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise in water resources and ecohydrological modeling.
- Demonstrated research experience in agronomy or related agricultural sciences.
- Strong record of scholarly achievement including publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Demonstrated ability to present research findings to scientific and professional audiences.
- Experience or interest in communicating scientific results to stakeholders and the general public.
Department/Program & College Description:
TheDepartment of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering with programs ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report has a proud heritage dating back to the founding of Iowa State Agricultural College (later Iowa State University) as a land grant institution in 1869. Weve seen extraordinary advancement in research and teaching methods since then. Still we keep a dedication to excellence that has carried from past to present.
Department Unit/Website:
Department of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering Iowa State University Department of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering Website
Application Instructions:
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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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