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University of Missouri-Columbia · 3 days ago

Post Doctoral Fellow

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to work with the Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory and the Soil Health Assessment Center. The role focuses on applied research in soil fertility and health, supporting statewide and national projects related to soil and environmental quality through field and laboratory studies, data analysis, and the development of decision-support tools.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, establish, and manage field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments related to soil fertility, soil health indicators, and nutrient management

Coordinate soil and plant sampling at research centers and on-farm sites and oversee associated laboratory analyses in collaboration with SPTL and SHAC staff

Develop, refine, and document analytical methods and quality assurance/quality control procedures for soil fertility and soil health testing

Compile, manage, and analyze multi-site, multi-year datasets; conduct appropriate statistical analyses and contribute to data-driven interpretation frameworks

Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, and Extension/producer-facing materials based on research and laboratory data

Present research findings at scientific conferences, Extension events, and stakeholder meetings

Assist with mentoring and training of graduate and undergraduate students involved in soil and plant research and lab projects

Contribute to the development of grant proposals and collaborative projects that leverage SPTL/SHAC infrastructure and datasets

Qualification

Ph.D. in Soil ScienceSoil fertility expertiseStatistical analysis proficiencyField experiment designLaboratory analysis familiarityEffective communicationMentoring skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Ph.D. in Soil Science, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment

Demonstrated experience in soil fertility, soil health, nutrient management, or closely related areas

Experience designing and managing field experiments and conducting soil and plant sampling

Familiarity with soil and plant laboratory analyses (e.g., soil test P, K, pH, organic matter, CEC, total C/N, and soil health indicators such as respiration, POXC, aggregate stability, ACE protein, potentially mineralizable nitrogen, etc.)

Proficiency with statistical analysis and data management using software such as R, SAS, or similar programs

Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications or strong potential for publishing research

Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with both scientific and producer/Extension audiences

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Interest in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and contributing to an inclusive, collegial research environment

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

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