Postdoctoral Fellow - Post Docs, GAs and Hourly Employees
This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.
Summary of Job Duties:
As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research directed towards advancing the state of soil information on US Tribal Lands. These projects include: a) Using thermal imaging to identify water loss and improve water management on Southwestern U.S. Tribes for addressing climate change; b) develop and deliver crop suitability maps based on spatially precise soil property predictions; and, c) develop remotely and proximal sensed electrical conductivity and soil salinity maps for improved soil health; and, d) integrate traditional ecological knowledge into remote sensing products.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD. in Soil Science, Biological Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geography, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive remote sensing experience and a strong data analysis background
Experience working with evapotranspiration data, remote sensing data related to soil-water research (thermal, multispectral, and hyperspectral), and general GIS experience
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s), Writing Sample
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Dr. Rebecca Muenich
Associate Professor+
rlogsdo@uark.edu
Dr. Amanda Ashworth
Soil Scientist, USDA Poultry Production and Product Safety Research
Amanda.Ashworth@usda.gov
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.