Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Overview

Postdoctoral Research Scholar at North Carolina State University
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Posting details include information for the position in Crop and Soil Sciences, Raleigh, NC.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research to develop and elucidate bio-physical-chemical mechanisms that regulate soil carbon sequestration, nitrogen retention, and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation in agricultural systems.
• Focus on understanding how soil amendments derived from bioenergy production byproducts influence soil processes and ecosystem sustainability.
• Collect soil samples and set up microcosm experiments.
• Measure soil fluxes of carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide.
• Conduct metagenomic DNA extraction and shotgun sequencing.
• Perform bioinformatics and statistical data analyses.
• Prepare manuscripts and present research findings in professional meetings.
• Work closely with team members and help train graduate students.

Other Work/Responsibilities Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and prepare manuscripts.

• Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics (e.g., biogeochemistry, microbiology, ecology).
• Experience with contemporary techniques in soil physics, chemistry, and microbiology.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave.
• Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses.
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain work-life balance with childcare benefits, wellness & recreation membership, and wellness programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Work Schedule is noted above. Department

Required Skills:

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• Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics (e.g., biogeochemistry, microbiology, ecology).
• Experience with contemporary techniques in soil physics, chemistry, and microbiology.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Valid NC Driver's License required? No
Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Anticipated Hiring Range: commensurate with experience ($58,656 – $60,000).

Job Open Date: 10/31/2025.

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