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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Description
Position Information:
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The postdoc research associate will perform experimental, statistical, and process-based research on corn yield response to nitrogen fertilizer, plant density and hybrids. The objectives are to rank maize hybrids with respect to their optimum nitrogen requirements, and estimate nitrogen use efficiencies for sustainability assessments. The postdoc researcher is expected to write publications and coordinate the overall project.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in crop science or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in data analysis and development of peer-reviewed publications.
- Expertise in managing multiple experiments.
- Expertise in field data collection.
- Expertise in conducting field days and presenting research to a range of stakeholders
Proposed Start Date:
July 1, 2023
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
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
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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:
April 13, 2023
Posting Close Date:
April 20, 2023
Job Requisition Number:
R11574
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