[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research Associate, USDA-ARS, Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory in Tifton, GA

[christine.wiedinmyer.ucar at gmail.com]

Postdoctoral Research Associate 

United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service
(USDA-ARS)

 

The USDA-ARS, Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory in Tifton, GA is
seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The research program, under the
direction of Dr. Oliva Pisani, is focused on identifying shifts in soil
microbial community composition in response to land use and/or management
practices. Research topics include, but are not limited to, identifying
associations between the soil microbial community structure; soil organic
matter content, chemical composition, and physical protection mechanisms;
carbon and nutrient cycling; and crop productivity. Analysis of the soil
microbial community will be accomplished by extraction of phospholipid fatty
acids (PLFA) and identification/quantitation by gas chromatography coupled
with flame ionization detection. A recently completed Ph.D. in a related
field and relevant publication(s) are required.

 

The incumbent will fulfill several essential roles in the program including
helping to implement current research projects which will require a strong
and relevant research background, and attention to detail. He/she will be
responsible for summary and interpretation of experimental data which will
require critical thinking skills, knowledge of standard statistical
procedures, experience with relevant soil extraction and analytical
techniques, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

He/she will be responsible for writing and assembling manuscripts for
submission to high quality peer-reviewed journals. We are looking for a
highly driven, enthusiastic skilled professional, focused on high-quality
outcomes. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a group.

Application: Please send CV and contact information of three professional
references to Dr. Oliva Pisani, Research Chemist, USDA-ARS, at
<mailto:Karen.Harris at ars.usda.gov> oliva.pisani at usda.gov. Applicants must be
US citizens.

Education: Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental
Microbiology, Geochemistry, Microbial Ecology, Soil Science, or closely
related field.

 

 

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