Postdoctoral Research Associate I: The University of Arizona, Department of Environmental Science, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate I position. The successful candidate will engage in field, greenhouse, and laboratory research, focusing on measuring greenhouse gas emissions. This role involves active participation in outreach activities, including collecting soil, water, and plant biomass samples, conducting analyses, and organizing research data. The position offers outstanding benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, tuition reduction, and more.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Research Area: Environmental Science, Soil Health, Carbon and Nitrogen Biogeochemistry
Location: Maricopa, AZ, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. upon hire.
- Experience in working with chemicals, mechanical, and electronic instruments in field, greenhouse, or laboratory settings.
- Proficiency in statistical software and handling large datasets.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Research Associate I will:
- Conduct and coordinate laboratory and field research activities.
- Organize and procure research-related information for efficient utilization.
- Develop and publish peer-reviewed research and extension manuscripts.
- Implement learning objectives, curriculum, and training materials related to biogeochemistry and soil health.
- Apply knowledge to solve environmental science problems for diverse stakeholders.
- Participate in grant writing to secure extramural funding.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Ability to lift/move/transport up to 50lbs.
- Required to work outdoors for extended hours, especially during summer when temperature is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to develop and publish research reports and extension articles.
- Ability to drive vehicles to field research sites and work outside for extended hours.
- Motivation to work with agricultural stakeholders.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. upon hire.
- Experience with chemicals, mechanical and electronic instruments in field, greenhouse, or laboratory settings.
- Experience with statistical software and handling large datasets.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with field and greenhouse experimentation.
- Experience with soil, gas, water, and plant sample processing and analyses.
- Experience in running lab instruments traditionally used in a soil analytical lab.
- Demonstrated experience with statistical analyses using software like R, SAS, JMP, Python, or similar.
- Experience in handling and organizing large, complex datasets.
- Demonstrated experience in publishing scholarly articles.
- Demonstrated experience in speaking at scientific conferences.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email the following documents to Debankur Sanyal, PhD (dsanyal@arizona.edu):
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Two (2) peer-reviewed articles on related topics
- Recommendation letter from Three (3) references
Last Date for Apply: Open until filled. Target hire date is 3/4/2024.
Please Note: Applications without the required documents or submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
