Postdoctoral Researcher in Agricultural Sustainability

beBee Careers is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in Agricultural Sustainability in Jefferson City, MO. The role involves measuring and modeling subsurface nutrient transport, conducting field experiments, developing transport models, and analyzing datasets. The researcher will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, prepare reports, engage in outreach with diverse farmers, and assist in training students. This is a full-time position posted recently.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Subsurface Nutrient Transport

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to our research project focused on measuring and modeling subsurface nutrient transport mechanisms in the Midwest US.

The successful candidate will play a key role in a collaborative effort aimed at understanding and mitigating nutrient loss in agricultural systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team, design and conduct field experiments, develop and execute nutrient and sediment transport models, and analyze and interpret complex datasets.

Responsibilities:
• Design and conduct field experiments to measure subsurface nutrient transport and hydrologic flow paths at approved locations.
• Develop, calibrate, and execute nutrient and sediment transport models using data obtained from field research.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets related to nutrient transport and agricultural management practices.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports and contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and presentations.
• Participate in outreach activities with minority, underrepresented, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
• Collaborate with the Collaborative Adaptive Management committee to guide research and outreach efforts.
• Assist in the supervision and training of graduate and undergraduate students involved in the project.