Post Doctoral Research Associate- Soil and Water Conservation

Post Doctoral Research Associate – Soil and Water Conservation

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 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 travel to meetings with collaborators and study sites.

Central State University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from public assistance, political beliefs, or retaliation for civil rights activity. The University is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive work environment and complies with all federal civil rights laws.

• Design experiments to test identified 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 new methods.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students.
• Attend national and regional conferences.
• Write and edit technical reports and manuscripts.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 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.

• Peer‑reviewed publications in modeling contaminant flow and transport, process‑based modeling of soil organic matter transformations, soil metagenomics and proteomics, or isotope geochemistry in agricultural systems.
• Experience with equipment such as ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS, CN Analyzer, IRMS, Orbitrap Mass spectrometry, HPLC, GC‑MS, or GCMS/MS.
• Involvement in professional associations or organizations.

The initial appointment is for three years, with potential extension based on funding availability. Renewal is contingent on performance during annual evaluations. For further information, please contact Dr. Sakthi Kumaran at 937‑376‑6561 or email ssubburayalu.

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

All offers are contingent upon a comprehensive background check, including verification of education and employment history, criminal background check, driving record (if applicable), drug screening, and tax compliance review.