Postdoc Research Associate - Social Sciences - Iowa State University
Ames, IA
About the Job
Position Title:Postdoc Research Associate - Social Sciences
Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Neonicotinoids (a class of systemic insecticides) have been a critical component of insect management in potato production in the United States since the mid-1990s. However, neonicotinoids have come under increasing scrutiny because of their unintended effects on non-target organisms, especially pollinators. Given possible restrictions of neonicotinoids for U.S. potato production, understanding how growers make decisions during times of regulatory uncertainty is key to designing effective, environmentally sustainable alternatives.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate (Social Scientist) will explore the factors that affect U.S. potato growers’ pest management decisions, the barriers and bridges to transitioning from seed-applied neonicotinoids to alternative (often information-intensive) practices, and the impacts of such transitions on growers, the potato industry, and society in general. This work is part of a large, multi-institutional, multidisciplinary project (“Enhancing Integrated Insect Pest Management Strategies for U.S. Potato Production Systems”) funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI).
The Postdoctoral Research Associate in Social Science will work as part of the Socioeconomic Working Group headed by Dr. Katherine Dentzman (Rural Sociologist) in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences . The successful candidate will be willing to travel out of state, with the possibility of overnight stays. The position is a 12-month, full-time position.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in rural sociology, sociology, or a closely related social science field by hire date
Preferred Qualifications:
• Evidence of high-quality publications and presentations.
• Experience working in large, multidisciplinary research/outreach teams.
• Familiarity with specialty crop production and/or insect management decision-making.
• Experience with qualitative research methods, survey design, management, and data analysis.
Experience in agriculture, farmer decision-making, diffusion of innovations, environmental impacts of agriculture, and/or sustainability.
Department Unit/Website:
https://soc-cj.iastate.edu/
https://www.cals.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date:January 2, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:December 31, 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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf 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 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: October 29, 2024
Posting Close Date:November 5, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15782
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Neonicotinoids (a class of systemic insecticides) have been a critical component of insect management in potato production in the United States since the mid-1990s. However, neonicotinoids have come under increasing scrutiny because of their unintended effects on non-target organisms, especially pollinators. Given possible restrictions of neonicotinoids for U.S. potato production, understanding how growers make decisions during times of regulatory uncertainty is key to designing effective, environmentally sustainable alternatives.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate (Social Scientist) will explore the factors that affect U.S. potato growers’ pest management decisions, the barriers and bridges to transitioning from seed-applied neonicotinoids to alternative (often information-intensive) practices, and the impacts of such transitions on growers, the potato industry, and society in general. This work is part of a large, multi-institutional, multidisciplinary project (“Enhancing Integrated Insect Pest Management Strategies for U.S. Potato Production Systems”) funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI).
The Postdoctoral Research Associate in Social Science will work as part of the Socioeconomic Working Group headed by Dr. Katherine Dentzman (Rural Sociologist) in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences . The successful candidate will be willing to travel out of state, with the possibility of overnight stays. The position is a 12-month, full-time position.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in rural sociology, sociology, or a closely related social science field by hire date
Preferred Qualifications:
• Evidence of high-quality publications and presentations.
• Experience working in large, multidisciplinary research/outreach teams.
• Familiarity with specialty crop production and/or insect management decision-making.
• Experience with qualitative research methods, survey design, management, and data analysis.
Experience in agriculture, farmer decision-making, diffusion of innovations, environmental impacts of agriculture, and/or sustainability.
Department Unit/Website:
https://soc-cj.iastate.edu/
https://www.cals.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date:January 2, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:December 31, 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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf 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 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: October 29, 2024
Posting Close Date:November 5, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15782
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
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