Careers
Postdoctoral scholar
Description of Duties
The successful candidate will conduct activities to study:
1) How different weed control strategies (chemical, mechanical, and integrated management) impact weed infestation and soil physical properties (water storage, water infiltration, soil compaction, etc.)
2) Germination of different fall and spring weed species in the field following different farming practices, with the purpose of creating germination predictive models.
3) Best management practices to control weeds site-specifically with a WeedIT sprayer.
The successful candidate will be expected to write scientific and extension publications from the mentioned studies; and will also be expected to work in a team environment and contribute to the research interests/projects of the group.
Education: • The qualified candidates should have received a doctoral degree in Weed Science, Agronomy, Plant Ecology or related field before the starting date. Experience and skills: • Strong experience in data analysis using the statistical software R. • A sound knowledge of and research experience in weed science, agronomy, plant ecology, or agroecology. • Experience in field work. • Experience in writing journal articles in English. • Excellent communication skills. • Experience working in a team environment. • Commitment to diversity, equity, an inclusion. • Valid driver’s license.