"Postdoctoral Research Scholar"

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Category: Plant and Soil Science

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: 00111740

Essential Job Duties:
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences encompasses diverse disciplines in research, extension, and teaching. The department's mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil, and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation and the world.

We seek an exceptional postdoctoral associate to conduct NSF-funded independent research in the areas of nutrient biogeochemistry. The project will incubation of soils to replicate conditions involving soil salinization scenarios. The postdoc will provide analytical support, including X-ray fluorescence and spectroscopy approaches, and analytical chemistry approaches. Opportunities exist to interact closely with a group of distinguished intramural and extramural collaborators working on all aspects of phosphorus sustainability.

The position is under the direction and supervision of Dr. Owen Duckworth in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. It is funded through the newly established NSF Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center (https://steps-center.org/), headquartered at a new intersectional working space on NC State's Centennial Campus (https://cals.ncsu.edu/psi/psb). Interested applicants should be available to start as soon as possible. The position is supported through October 1, 2026, with the possibility of renewal with satisfactory performance.

Departmental Required Skills:

• General knowledge of soil and environmental science.
• Ability to clearly and concisely present scientific data both orally and in writing.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• The ideal candidate would have experience in studying soil chemistry, nutrient fate and transport, synchrotron-based X-ray techniques, analytical chemistry, and strong technical communication skills (written and oral).
• A strong publication record is highly desirable.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid NC Driver's License and the ability to obtain an NC Driver's License within 60 days of hire.
• A valid Driver's License must be maintained throughout employment.

Department: 110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences

Location: Raleigh, NC

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