Post Doctoral Research Associate- Soil and Water Conservation

Post Doctoral Research Associate – Soil and Water Conservation

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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 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; supervise undergraduate researchers; and be proficient in research design, data collection, and data analysis in their area of expertise.

• Design experiments to test hypotheses
• Travel to field sites for data collection
• Develop analytical methods in the laboratory
• Assist with calibration and preventive 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

• 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

• 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

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three references
• Copy of academic transcripts

The initial appointment is for three years with a potential extension based on funding availability. The renewal of the appointment each year depends on performance during annual evaluations.

Budgeted Annual Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Posting Number: 0801795

Posting Date: 03/25/2026

Contact:
Dr. Sakthi Kumaran, 937‑376‑6561, ssubburayalu