Postdoc Research Associate – Bioeconomy Institute

Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate – Bioeconomy Institute

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Postdoctoral researcher will work closely with Bioeconomy Institute co-Director, Regenerative Agriculture team, and “STRIPS” (science-based trials of rowcrops integrated with prairie strips) research collaborators to collect and analyze agroecological data for peer-reviewed publication. Prospective applicants should demonstrate a strong history of publications and interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of Midwestern agroecosystems and direct experience collecting, managing and analyzing field data using R, Python or similar tools. Duties include: collect and analyze new field data on plant composition, soils, and ecosystem processes from reconstructed prairies in Iowa and Missouri; analyze and integrate existing biophysical data on the ecosystem function of prairie strips on commercial corn and soybean fields; provide nominal support for field and lab data collection on ecosystem processes and functions associated with climate-smart agricultural management in corn-soybean cropping systems. This individual will also support scicomm outreach for prairie strips CP43 conservation practice at workshops and field days in the central Midwest (e.g. Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska). While efforts will be collaborative, it is expected that the role will work independently and ultimately publish results through scientific journals, scicomm media and funding agency reports.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.  

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in ecology, botany, environmental science, natural resources, soil science, or related discipline. 

• Demonstrated experience collecting field data, following data management best practices, and analyzing data for publication using R, Python or related tools.

• Experience drafting and submitting manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and contributing to grant proposals.

• Demonstrated knowledge of prairie ecology and/or Midwest agricultural practices, including regenerative ag. 

• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team to deliver scicomm outreach to diverse audiences.

Department/Unit Website:

https://www.biorenew.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:
April 15, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
July 31, 2026

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
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] 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:
February 29, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 22, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14149