Post Doctoral fellow

Closing Date:

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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at compliance@uada.edu.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Required Qualification:

PhD in soil science, agronomy, plant science, or a related discipline with experience in soil health or nutrient management in agricultural productions systems, such as corn, cotton, rice, soybean, and cover crops.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, possess leadership skills, exhibit the ability to work independently and as a team member, and be highly organized. Developing publications will be a primary job emphasis and requires the candidate to have excellent written and oral communication skills and have a strong publication record with a working knowledge of statistical analysis in SAS, R studio, or another equivalent program. Candidates with experience in soil health and nutrient management research, and knowledge of soil test correlation and calibration procedures and the associated statistical methods will be given preference.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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 studio, or another equivalent program.

4) Experience in soil and plant laboratory analysis methods, and instrumentation.

5) Knowledge of soil conservation management practices, nutrient management, and soil health analysis.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

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.