Post-doctoral Fellow – Nutrient Management, Greenhouse Gas Emission, and Hydrological Modeling

A post-doctoral fellow position is available in the Biosystems Engineering Department at Auburn University, Auburn, AL. The post-doctoral fellow will work in the areas of nutrient management, hydrology, water quantity, and quality modeling. The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

The initial appointment period will be one year. However, depending on funding availability and performance of the candidate, the position can be extended beyond one year. The expected start date is April 2025.

The minimum qualifications required for this position include a Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Agricultural or Civil Engineering, Soil Science, or a hydrology-related field at the time of employment. Basic knowledge in hydrological modeling (e.g., SWAT, APEX, HYDRUS) and nutrient management is desirable. The candidate should have prior experience in statistical analysis, publishing peer-reviewed articles, and conducting chemical analyses of water and soil samples in a laboratory.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Desired qualifications include previous experience in using analytical instruments such as AQ2 Discrete Analyzer, ICP - OES, and developing proposals for securing extramural funding.

Applicants must apply for the position electronically through and submit the following documents:
1) cover letter,
2) current curriculum vita,
3) copies of academic transcripts. When prompted during the online application process, please provide the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Only complete application materials will be considered. Active review of applications will begin on February 1, 2025, but the search will continue until the position is filled.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Jasmeet Lamba by email at jsl
0005.

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