Job Description

Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate - Agronomy

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Join the Department of Agronomy as a Postdoctoral Research Associate! The successful candidate will be responsible for: sample collection and analysis, data analysis, visualization, writing manuscripts, and providing support for teaching in extension. This will all take place in the field and the laboratory.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with statistical software
• Demonstrated experience with sample/data collection and analysis
• Experience with cover crop research and extension

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.agron.iastate.edu/extension/

Proposed Start Date:

August 11, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

August 10, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” 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 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

Original Posting Date:

June 2, 2025

Posting Close Date:

June 9, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R17168