Post Doctoral Fellow - 12 MONTH Job at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas Little Rock, AR

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Type of Position:
Research

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:
Yes

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at bbatiste@uada.edu.
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Department:
AES | SOIL | Soil Testing

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The successful candidate will assist in leading agricultural service and soil-testing programs that support applied nutrient management research and extension programs. Specific responsibilities will include organizing data, archiving soil samples, preparing and submitting research reports, publishing research papers, and assisting in planning and maintaining long-term field research trials. Additional duties may include laboratory analysis of fertilizer, manure, plant and soil samples in support of field research and assisting in updating fertilizer recommendations and preparing a fertilizer recommendation guide. The candidate will work with graduate students, program associates, lab technicians, professors, stakeholders and various agencies that fund or collaborate on research. The Post-Doctoral Associate position will be located in Fayetteville, AR.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in soil science, agronomy, or another closely related discipline with a soil fertility and nutrient management emphasis.

Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate must be self-motivated, possess leadership skills, exhibit the ability to work independently and as a team member, and be highly organized. Developing publications will be a primary job emphasis and requires the candidate have dem

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1) Self-motivated, possess leadership skills, exhibit the ability to work independently, and be highly organized.
2) Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong publication record.
3) Working knowledge in statistical analysis in SAS or another equivalent program.
4) Experience in soil fertility research, soil and plant laboratory analysis methods, and instrumentation.
5) Knowledge of soil test correlation and calibration procedures and the associated statistical methods will be given preference.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Qualified applicants are asked to attach a cover letter that describes their interest in and qualifications for the position, current resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information of three professional references.
Three reference letters should be sent directly to lturner@uark.edu.

Recruitment Contact Information:
Dr. Nathan Slaton
c/o Lisa Turner
Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences
1366 W. Altheimer Dr.
Fayetteville, AR 72704
nslaton@uark.edu ; lturner@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Reports Check
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture commits itself to policies of affirmative action and diversity with respect to both employment opportunities and program participation. The Division complies with these policies not merely because of legal requirements, but because we believe that such practices are basic to human dignity. As such, the Division welcomes all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Sitting, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes



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