Post-Doctoral Fellow- Environmental Nutrient Management
5 days ago
The individual selected for this position will work in environmental nutrient management with a focus on understanding nutrient mineralization of animal manures, as well as their fate and transport in the environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
1) Conducting laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments on manure mineralization; 2) operation of analytical instruments such as ICP-AES, Ion chromatography (IC), and UV-VIS, including quality control and quality assurance; 3) management and organization of data; 4) supervision of graduate students and undergraduate student workers; and 5) dissemination of research findings through presentations at field days, workshops, national conferences, and manuscript preparation for submission to peer reviewed journal articles.
The successful candidate is expected to be self-driven, independent, highly organized, and personable. Prior experience in field and laboratory settings is essential. Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualifications include an earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Soil Science, Agronomy, Soil Microbiology, Soil Chemistry, or a closely related field by the expected position start date. Candidates should have experience with laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments, and a demonstrated ability to collect, organize, and analyze data using R or SAS. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment. Desired Qualifications Desired qualifications include experience with manure mineralization studies; models such as Hydrus and DayCent; wet chemical analytical instruments; and microbial methods. Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply for the position electronically through https://www.auemployment.com/postings/37376
and submit the following: 1) cover letter, 2) current curriculum vita, 3) copies of all academic transcripts, and 4) representative manuscripts. When prompted during the on-line application process, please provide names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. Review of applications will begin on May 11, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete application materials will be considered.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Rishi Prasad at rzp0050@auburn.edu
Auburn University is a land-grant institution with a student enrollment of more than 31,500. The University provides instruction in approximately 70 academic departments and maintains graduate research and public service programs of a broad scope. The University is located in the city of Auburn in east-central Alabama near the metropolitan areas of Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, and Columbus and Atlanta, Georgia.
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