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.
Type of position
The position is for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Weed Science with Agroecology background. Knowledge and/or experience in precision agriculture is desirable. The initial appointment will be for one year with renewal dependent on satisfactory performance and available funding for up to two years. This Postdoctoral Scholar position is restricted to individuals who have received their PhD within 3 years. The ideal candidate will have received their PhD between January 2022 and December 2024.
Salary
Stipend and benefits conform with postdoctoral scholar standards at OSU.
Benefits
Location
The position is located at the Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center (CBARC) in Pendleton, which is in northeastern Oregon 48037 Tubbs Ranch Rd, Adams, OR 97810,
Closing Date
10/18/2024
Date Position Available
28/10/2024
Oregon State University
The Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center is co-located with the Columbia Plateau Conservation Research Center, a unit of the USDA-ARS. Both facilities have 35 personnel that conduct research on production of dryland crops. Pendleton has a population of 17,000 and serves as a regional economic center with attributes of a larger city. Recreational opportunities abound at nearby rivers and mountains. https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/cbarc
Oregon State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.