Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Idaho

Postdoctoral Fellow

Location: Parma

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $50,960 or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The work will focus on field- and greenhouse-based experiments, with an emphasis on issues of relevance to semi-arid cropping systems. Research topics include, but not limited to, plant nutrition and fertilizer management, irrigation water management, crop physiology (nutrient and water use efficiency), cropping system diversification (crop rotations, cover crops), and remote sensing and other precision sensing methodologies for sustainable crop production.

The person filling this position will fulfill several essential roles in the program. He/she will help implement current research projects, including field, greenhouse, and lab work. The incumbent will work under Dr. Walsh and oversee fellow employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences or Crop Sciences.

• Experience with written communication skills producing peer reviewed papers.
• Experience presenting at professional meetings.
• Experience summarizing and interpreting experimental data showing analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience using computer software and applications for statistical procedures, word processing, and scientific graphics programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong and relevant research background and ability to pay attention to detail.
• Interest in (and experience with) precision agriculture tools such as sensor-based technologies, crop and soil sensors, and irrigated crop production systems.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to safely drive and perform work with a truck.
• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to safely drive and perform work with a truck. Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.


Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003961P

Posting Date: 06/01/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
First consideration date for receipt of applications is June 19, 2023.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.



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