Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Essential

Job Duties
- Crop & Soil Sciences Department, North Carolina State University, and Department of Marine Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Raleigh, NC. We are unique among our U.S. and international peers due to our broad and intensive expertise spanning land use, agriculture, and environmental protection. Our outstanding faculty and strong collaborations with other scientists at our Research I university and elsewhere make us an internationally-recognized center for innovative research and graduate training.

The Raleigh-Durham area consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States, largely due to its vibrant intellectual community and ample access to recreational and cultural activities.

Duties and Responsibilities We are seeking a postdoc to work on implementing, maintaining, and analyzing the data from two new flux towers in North Carolina designed to measure fluxes of nitrogen gas (N2O, NOx, and NH3) in agricultural settings using the flux-gradient technique. The postdoc will work closely and under the supervision of Dr. Camilo Rey-Sanchez from the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and Dr.

Alex Woodley from the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, and will be part of a larger team of scientists working on the Agricultural Nitrogen Use Efficiency Initiative project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research in the US. Support other graduate students in the program.

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Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule
- Monday
- Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Department Required Skills
- Ph.D. in environmental science, atmospheric science, agronomy, agricultural engineering, or a closely related field Coding experience in Matlab, R, or Python Proven record of academic scholarship Experience working with flux towers to measure gas exchange, or experience setting up meteorological and environmental instrumentation and using data loggers Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Proficiency in micrometeorological theory and methods, in particular the use of the flux-gradient and eddy covariance technique to measure fluxes Familiarity with the literature on nitrous oxide flux measurements or quantification of nitrogen losses to the atmosphere and through lateral fluxes in agricultural settings Experience setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting flux towers and associated instrumentation Experience working in agricultural systems in the US Required License or Certification - 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. Valid NC Driver's License required? - Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? - No

Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range - commensurate with experience ($63,000) If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many Recruitment Dates Job Open Date - 06/26/2026 Applicant Information Quick Link - (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). EEO - NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status.

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