Fellow (Post Doc) - Masco Corporation
Colby, KS
About the Job
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13082288
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rFellow (Post Doc)
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rAbout This Role:
The full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate will be an integral part
of the Northwest Agronomy team at the Kansas State University Northwest
Research-Extension Center, Colby, Kansas. This individual will have
leadership responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of multiple
research projects that are focused on improving nitrogen use efficiency
in dryland cropping systems and reducing nitrogen losses to N2O
greenhouse gas emissions and NH3 volatilization. These projects are part
of a DOE supported SmartFarm project and a FFAR AgMission project. This
individual will take a lead role in the analysis and publication of data
resulting from the many aspects of these projects while also being
involved in field operations.
In addition, the individual will have the opportunity to become involved
with a diverse set of projects that include corn, sorghum, wheat, dry
beans/pulses, cotton, and other crops in the context of dryland and
limited irrigation production systems. Opportunities for involvement
could include field operations and data collection, data processing and
analysis, publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts, and grant
submissions.
Expectations include self-direction and innovative problem solving;
leadership; the ability to work independently and cooperatively (inter-
and intradisciplinary); assisting the PI in writing grants, reports,
peer-reviewed journal articles, and Extension publications;
participation in professional, scientific meetings; identification and
assessment of research problems; research planning and implementation,
and dissemination of research findings at professional meetings,
Extension outputs, and various media outlets.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in soil fertility, agronomy, or closely related plant or soil
science discipline
- Two years' experience in soil fertility, agronomy, or closely
related plant science discipline
- Experience in field research methods
- Good verbal and written skills in English,
- Experience in experimental design, data processing, QA/QC,
statistical analysis, and presentation of data
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience or knowledge of Great Plains / High Plains agriculture
- Experience with mechanized field operations (planting, harvest,
etc.)
- Experience in calibrating, validating, and using computer simulation
models applicable soils and or crop production.
Other Requirements:
- *Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States at the time of employment.*
- *Valid driver's license.*
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
1. Letter of interest
2. Resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$47,476-$65,000
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information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13082288
r
rFellow (Post Doc)
r
r
r
rAbout This Role:
The full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate will be an integral part
of the Northwest Agronomy team at the Kansas State University Northwest
Research-Extension Center, Colby, Kansas. This individual will have
leadership responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of multiple
research projects that are focused on improving nitrogen use efficiency
in dryland cropping systems and reducing nitrogen losses to N2O
greenhouse gas emissions and NH3 volatilization. These projects are part
of a DOE supported SmartFarm project and a FFAR AgMission project. This
individual will take a lead role in the analysis and publication of data
resulting from the many aspects of these projects while also being
involved in field operations.
In addition, the individual will have the opportunity to become involved
with a diverse set of projects that include corn, sorghum, wheat, dry
beans/pulses, cotton, and other crops in the context of dryland and
limited irrigation production systems. Opportunities for involvement
could include field operations and data collection, data processing and
analysis, publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts, and grant
submissions.
Expectations include self-direction and innovative problem solving;
leadership; the ability to work independently and cooperatively (inter-
and intradisciplinary); assisting the PI in writing grants, reports,
peer-reviewed journal articles, and Extension publications;
participation in professional, scientific meetings; identification and
assessment of research problems; research planning and implementation,
and dissemination of research findings at professional meetings,
Extension outputs, and various media outlets.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in soil fertility, agronomy, or closely related plant or soil
science discipline
- Two years' experience in soil fertility, agronomy, or closely
related plant science discipline
- Experience in field research methods
- Good verbal and written skills in English,
- Experience in experimental design, data processing, QA/QC,
statistical analysis, and presentation of data
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience or knowledge of Great Plains / High Plains agriculture
- Experience with mechanized field operations (planting, harvest,
etc.)
- Experience in calibrating, validating, and using computer simulation
models applicable soils and or crop production.
Other Requirements:
- *Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States at the time of employment.*
- *Valid driver's license.*
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
1. Letter of interest
2. Resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$47,476-$65,000
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rAdvertised:
rApplication Closes:
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rTo apply, visit
[https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/fellow-post-doc-colby-kansas-united-states](https://apptrkr.com/5733748)
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