The successful candidate will use existing databases and models to advance our understanding of agroecosystem carbon, nitrogen, and water dynamics. In addition, the candidate will work with other personnel to collect key field data that are important for model validation and calibration. We have particular focus on predicting how interactions between environment and management affect greenhouse gas emissions and we seek to develop new management strategies that minimize trade-offs between productivity and environmental performance.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. Â
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in ecosystem ecology
Experience working with ecosystem models such as  APSIM, DAYCENT, or DNDC.
Proposed Start Date:
June 1, 2024
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 31, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on âApplyâ and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: ⢠Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans; ⢠Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans; ⢠Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa); ⢠Flexible Spending Accounts; ⢠Various voluntary benefits and discounts ⢠Employee Assistance Program; ⢠Wellbeing Program.
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com).
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
