Research Post-Doctoral Fellow

Posting Details

• Position Title: Research Post-Doctoral Fellow
• Division: College of Agriculture
• Department: Environmental Sciences
• Number of hours per week: 37.5
• Days to be worked: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Campus: Main Campus
• Position Number: 120895
• Pay Basis: Monthly
• Open Date: 07/17/2026
• Close Date: 08/17/2026
• Job Category: Administrative/Professional

Tennessee State University invites applications for the role of Research Post-Doctoral Fellow. The Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture, Tennessee State University, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work on a project partly funded by NASA (data Science) and USDA (soil contaminant). The postdoctoral scholar will work on the fate of soil contaminants and data science applications to assess the risks to the environment.

The work involves experiments in the laboratory, field, and computer simulations. The candidate must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. The position will be stationed at TSU main campus and will involve research activities at other collaborative institutions as needed. This a grant-funded, temporary, fulltime position (24 months).

This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Biological Science or related disciplines. Proficiency in designing and conducting wet chemical and spectroscopic experiments involving inorganic and organic soil contaminants.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

• Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

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