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Kentucky State University · 5 months ago

Post-Doctoral Research Associate for Agroecosystem Research

Frankfort, KY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Kentucky State University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate for Agroecosystem Research. The role involves supporting the Principal Investigator in conducting research related to agroecosystems, environmental monitoring, and geospatial technology, while also mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

EducationHigher EducationTrainingUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist the PI, implement Evans Allen, and externally funded research and education projects

Assist the PI and other supporting staff in designing experiments and mentoring graduate thesis and capstone research

Develop collaborative or independent research in applying geospatial technology in agriculture and the environment

Manage research sites in the Appalachia region for periodic field data collection and summer camps of undergraduate and high school students

Assist the PI in developing, mentoring, and conducting undergraduate research and experiential learning projects

Lead in collecting and managing geospatial, vegetation, biomass, soil, water, and other field and secondary data to use for research and publication

Develop and submit peer-reviewed manuscripts, give professional presentations, and engage in developing competitive grant proposals for external funding

Assist the PI in managing the GIS lab, geospatial data, and implementing the data management plan of multiple research grants

Assist the PI’s research team in procuring and utilizing cutting-edge research equipment

Participate in college and school-level seminars, workshops, student recruitment fairs, high school visits, and meetings

Other related duties as required

Qualification

GISRemote SensingData AnalyticsResearch MethodologySpatial StatisticsPythonRCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving

Required

Minimum of a Ph.D. in Geography, Natural Resources, or related field and concentration on GIS, Remote Sensing, digital agriculture, or a closely related field

Demonstrated or potential ability for developing competitive grants and publication in peer-reviewed journals

Practical experience in research methodology in agroecosystem, soil, biomass, and watershed studies

Experience measuring water quality dynamics and training students on the topic

Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent written and oral communication skills

Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Specialized or moderate skills in spatial statistics, data analytics, pixel and object-based image analysis and feature extraction, SWAT, Google Earth Engine, ERDAS IMAGINE, ENVI, R, and/or Python

Analytical ability to include geospatial mapping and data analytics skills using ArcGIS Pro

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with problem-solving expertise

Must be able to manage multiple projects and set priorities

Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals and developing competitive grants

Possess the ability to perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned