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West Virginia University · 1 day ago

Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Biology

positionMorgantown, WV
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

West Virginia University (WVU) is inviting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow in Ecology within the Department of Biology. The role involves conducting research in pasture ecosystem ecology, including soil health analyses, vegetation surveys, and data analysis while collaborating on grant proposals and mentoring junior project personnel.

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Responsibilities

Collections and processing research samples – performing soil health analyses and vegetation surveys
Assist with grant management and reporting and collaborating on grant proposals
Analyze data and interpret results and perform statistical test
Communication research results by writing scientific manuscripts and presenting at conferences
Provide mentorship to junior project personnel

Qualification

Ecological principlesSoil health measurementsData analysisPlant diversity surveysSoil biogeochemistryAgroecologyMentorshipCommunication skills

Required

A Ph.D. in Biology, Plant and Soil Sciences, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field is required
Working knowledge of ecological and soil health principles and concepts in agricultural ecosystems

Preferred

Experience with soil health measurements
Experience with plant diversity surveys
Experience with data analysis
Experience with NCRS funded projects
Experience with soil biogeochemistry
Experience with agroecology

Benefits

Full-time, benefits eligible position

Company

West Virginia University

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West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
dateFounded in 1867
location
Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.wvu.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$20.97M
Key Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M

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Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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