Fellow (Post Doc)

The Department of Agronomy at Kanas State University is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support research on cropping systems relevant to developing data-driven and sustainable and resilient cropping systems in Kansas. Candidate will be conducting field and crop simulation modeling and remote sensing applications for evaluating the effects of the environment, management and genotypes on crop performance, yield and profitability.

The Department of Agronomy at K-State works hard to drive global research. For more than 100 years, faculty, staff, and students have engaged in innovative research in disciplines ranging from crop variety development to precision ag.

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Ecology, Crop Science, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing cropping systems under irrigated and dryland systems.
• Skilled in managing process-based crop models for growth and development
• Experience with modeling of soil water and fertilizer management.
• Experience in integrating multiple process-based crop and soil models
• Knowledge and experience with data management and the use of relevant statistical software such as R, Python, GIS software.
• Demonstrated ability to work alone and in a multi-disciplinary team comprising staff as well as graduate and undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated interest and ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals on aspects related to the project.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of interest

2. Resume

3. Names, email and phone number for three professional references

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

$60,000 - $70,000/annually