ECOLOG Announcement The Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory (NGPRL) in Mandan, ND, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Soil Scientist/Ecologist, GS-11) for a two-year appointment. The incumbent will participate in a regional USDA-CAP project with specific responsibility for research to determine ecosystem services derived from integrated crop-livestock production systems. The incumbent will work individually and with regional team members to generate and integrate crop, livestock, soil, water, and greenhouse gas data from on-going long-term experiments at NGPRL and elsewhere in the northern Great Plains. The research is expected to develop new knowledge concerning the environmental sustainability of integrated crop-livestock production systems based on crop and livestock production, soil and water quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. This position requires a recent Ph.D. in biological sciences, soil science, agronomy, biogeochemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Proficiency in statistical analyses is required, and the ability to manage multiple datasets concurrently is highly desirable. Proficiency in soil, water, and greenhouse gas sampling and analysis is also highly desirable. Ability to work as a collaborative team member is essential. Citizenship restrictions apply.
If interested, please send a cover letter, CV, transcripts, statement of research interests, and references to Mark Liebig, USDA-ARS, P.O. Box 459, Mandan, ND 58554 or by e-mail at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. USDA-ARS is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
