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　　Fellow (Post Doc)

　　Department: 3670010210 NW Research Ext Center Colby

　　Job no: 515028

　　Employment type: Post Doc (Term)

　　Location: Colby, Kansas

　　Worksite: On-site requirement

　　Categories: Agriculture, Research / Scientific / Grants, CropProduction, Agronomy

　　Pay Grade: 001

　　About This Role:

　　The full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate will be an integral partof the Northwest Agronomy team at the Kansas State University NorthwestResearch-Extension Center, Colby, Kansas. This individual will haveleadership responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of multipleresearch projects that are focused on improving nitrogen use efficiencyin dryland cropping systems and reducing nitrogen losses to N2Ogreenhouse gas emissions and NH3 volatilization. These projects are partof a DOE supported SmartFarm project and a FFAR AgMission project. Thisindividual will take a lead role in the analysis and publication of dataresulting from the many aspects of these projects while also beinginvolved in field operations.

　　In addition, the individual will have the opportunity to become involvedwith a diverse set of projects that include corn, sorghum, wheat, drybeans/pulses, cotton, and other crops in the context of dryland andlimited irrigation production systems. Opportunities for involvementcould include field operations and data collection, data processing andanalysis, publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts, and grantsubmissions.

　　Expectations include self-direction and innovative problem solving;leadership; the ability to work independently and cooperatively (inter-and intradisciplinary); assisting the PI in writing grants, reports,peer-reviewed journal articles, and Extension publications;participation in professional, scientific meetings; identification andassessment of research problems; research planning and implementation,and dissemination of research findings at professional meetings,Extension outputs, and various media outlets.

　　Why Join Us:

　　This position offers a unique opportunity for a candidate to grow notonly scientific skills, but to gain experience in a multi-disciplinary,off-campus environment working directly with farmers in developingimproved management techniques; communicating science to practitionersthrough Extension; and gain experience in leading applied fieldresearch.

　　We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

　　Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The universityactively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment andcooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. TheUniversity is dedicated to promoting the Principles ofCommunity.{target="_blank"}

　　What You\'ll Need to Succeed:

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Ph.D. in soil fertility, agronomy, or closely related plant or soilscience disciplineTwo years\' experience in soil fertility, agronomy, or closelyrelated plant science disciplineExperience in field research methodsGood verbal and written skills in English,Experience in experimental design, data processing, QA/QC,statistical analysis, and presentation of dataPreferred Qualifications:

　　Experience or knowledge of Great Plains / High Plains agricultureExperience with mechanized field operations (planting, harvest,etc.)Experience in calibrating, validating, and using computer simulationmodels applicable soils and or crop production.Other Requirements:

　　Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the UnitedStates at the time of employment.Valid driver\'s license.How to Apply:

　　Please submit the followi g documents:

　　Letter of interestResume or CVContact information of three professional referencesScreening of Applications Begins:

　　Immediately and continues until the position is filled.

　　Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

　　\$47,476-\$65,000

　　Equal Employment Opportunity:

　　Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individualswith disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversityamong its employees.

　　Background Screening Statement:

　　In connection with your application for employment, Kansas StateUniversity will procure a Background Screen on you as part of theprocess of considering your candidacy as an employee.

　　Advertised: Dec 21, 2023

　　Application Closes: Open until filled

　　To apply, visithttps://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/515028/fellow-post-doc

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