Post-Doctoral Research Associate: The Department of Biosystems Engineering & Soil Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position. The successful candidate will focus on the coupled carbon-nitrogen-manganese cycling in croplands, investigating the role of manganese in soil organic carbon stabilization and destabilization processes, and carbon-nitrogen interactions.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate – Department of Biosystems Engineering & Soil Sciences (UTIA)Job Code: 24000000EI
Designation: Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Coupled Carbon-Nitrogen-Manganese Cycling in Croplands
Location:
Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science (BESS), University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. The postdoc will be supervised by Drs. Sindhu Jagadamma (Jagadamma Lab) in BESS and Elizabeth Herndon (Herndon Profile) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Soil Ecology, Soil Microbiology, Soil Geochemistry, or closely related field.
- Candidates currently pursuing a Ph.D. will be considered, but the degree must be conferred prior to the date of hire and no later than fall 2023.
- Demonstrated experience with soil biogeochemical processes and peer-reviewed publications.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent work ethic, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Interest in training undergraduate and graduate students.
- Demonstrated skills in analytical instrumentations.
- Valid driver’s license.
Job Description: The postdoc will be involved in extensive field and lab experiments, statistical data analysis, review/meta-analysis, report and scientific article preparation, and presentation of research findings at professional meetings. The position is dependent on continued funding.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references online at UT Knoxville Human Resources. For more details about the position, contact Dr. Sindhu Jagadamma (sjagada1@utk.edu).
Last Date for Apply: Until a suitable candidate is selected.
Start Date: April 2024 or until a suitable candidate is selected.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer, located in East Tennessee close to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science is dedicated to fostering diversity and excellence in research, teaching, and service. Join our energetic group of faculty members engaged in multi-disciplinary research at the state’s flagship research institution.
