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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

ResearchNo

Job Type:

RegularYes

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.

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Department:

AES | SOIL | Soil Testing

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 helping manage research grants. Additional duties may include laboratory analysis of fertilizer, manure, plant and soil samples, support for 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 but remote work agreements may be considered. The position requires some overnight travel and the ability to drive.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in soil science, agronomy, or another closely related discipline with a soil fertility and nutrient management emphasis. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, possess leadership skills, exhibit the ability to work independently and as a team member, be highly organized, and have a record of excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with laboratory incubation experiments, field trials, agricultural analyses (plant, soil, and manure analysis), development and publication of manuscripts as lead author, and experience in statistical analysis, data modeling, data publication, and soil testing for phosphorus, potassium, and lime requirement.

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, R, 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:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Nathan Slaton
c/o Lisa Turner
1366 W Altheimer Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72704

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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 is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application 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