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Central State University
Post Doctoral Research Associate- Soil and Water Conservation
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A Research Associate typically has more experience than a Research Assistant. Responsibilities can include the planning and design of research projects, conducting experiments, analyzing data, contributing to research publications or grant proposals, and collaborating with other researchers. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles are often held by people with advanced degrees in their field of study with several years of experience in research or academia.
$63,581 / year median in Ohio
Job Description
Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number 0801795 Classification Title Post Doctoral Research Associate- Soil and Water Conservation Working Title Department Agriculture Research Development Program (ARDP) Department Contact Email ssubburayalu@centralstate.edu Job Summary/Basic Function
POSITION SUMMARY
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Information and Management ( ANRIM) lab in the College of Science and Engineering at Central State University is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to work on research projects related to soil and water conservation in agricultural and natural systems. The selected candidate is expected to have expertise in one or more of the following areas: modeling contaminant flow and transport at various geospatial scales, process-based modeling of soil organic matter transformations, soil metagenomics and proteomics and isotope geochemistry. The selected candidate will be responsible for field data collection, laboratory analysis, data synthesis, manuscript preparation and publications. The candidate will also assist the supervisor with report preparation, data analysis, and manuscript writing. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to work independently and as a team to achieve the research objectives. The candidate is also expected to supervise undergraduate researchers engaged in the research activities. The candidate must be proficient in research design creation, data collection and data analysis in their area of expertise and be willing to learn the design, data collection and data analysis in unfamiliar areas. The position involves travel to meetings with collaborators, and selected study sites for data collection, and attending national and regional conferences.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design experiments to apply and test the identified hypothesis
- Travel to field sites for data collection
- Analytical method development in the lab
- Assist with calibration and preventative maintenance of lab equipment and develop standard operating procedures for newly developed methods.
- Mentor and advise undergraduate students
- Attend national and regional conferences
- Write and edit technical reports, and manuscripts
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in soil and water conservation related disciplines including but not limited to soil science, environmental engineering, geology, microbiology and chemistry
- Demonstrated skills in instrument operation, data collection, and analysis Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in one or more of the following focus areas: modeling contaminant flow and transport at various geospatial scales, process-based modeling of soil organic matter transformations, soil metagenomics and proteomics and application of isotope geochemistry in agricultural systems.
- Experience working with one or more of the following instruments:
ICP- OES, ICP-MS, CN
Analyzer, IRMS, Orbitrap Mass spectrometry, HPLC, GC-MS, GCMS/MS- Involvement in professional associations or organizations Posting Date 05/31/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- Contact information for three references
- Copy of academic transcripts All offer of employment at Central State University are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
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