[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral researcher in agricultural soil carbon biogeochemistry (UC Riverside)

[Sam Ying]

Soil Biogeochemistry Postdoctoral researcher in agricultural soil carbon
dynamics

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California
invites applicants for 1 full-time/part-time Postdoc position to conduct
applied research for the Samantha Ying Lab in Riverside, CA.  This position
will start on June 1st, 2022. The purpose of this position is to study soil
carbon and nitrogen dynamics associated with agri-food waste by-products
amendment to soil/soil mixes under greenhouse and field conditions. The
final candidate will investigate soil/soil mixes carbon & nitrogen dynamics
associated with waste by-product amendment to soil mixes and to soil under
greenhouse and under field conditions respectively. The overall objective
of the project is to develop easily deployable mitigation strategies, for
nursery growers and farmers, that integrate the management of soil carbon
dynamics, favor beneficial soil and root microbiota, and create alternative
disposal for agricultural waste.

A key component of this research project is understanding the short and
long-term soil carbon and nitrogen content dynamic associated with
agri-food waste by-products and how they improve soil organic matter
content, increase soil C, N, and other nutrients, and how those changes
relate to soil and root microbiome. The successful candidate will be
expected to utilize archived soil samples and data from an on-going study
consisting of several greenhouse and 1 field experiment; assist with the
continuing collection and analysis of soil samples from these sites; and
design and implement new experiments to better understand soil carbon
dynamics associated with agri-food waste by-products, plant growth (mainly
citrus) and development.

*Required qualifications* for this position that must be met by the *date
of application* include: a Ph.D. in natural sciences or a related field.

*Preferred qualifications* for this position include: Priority will be
given to those candidates with a background in soil science, particularly
experience with research in soil carbon dynamics in either natural or
agricultural systems, have demonstrated experience in field and laboratory
research, and preferably are familiar with citrus production in greenhouse
and field settings. The position is fully funded for one year.

Additional specific qualifications for this position that must be met by
the *date of hire* include:

1.     Have had experience performing the following analyses and
measurements: Water extractable organic carbon (WEOC), microbial biomass
carbon (MB), total carbon-C and nitrogen-N, soil CO2 flux, discrete
analyzer for ammonium, nitrate, and phosphate, interpreting results from
ICP-OES.

2.     Have a strong interest in understanding the interrelations between
waste by-products, carbon dynamic and soil and plant microbiome within
different temporal and spatial scales (i.e., from seed germinations in
micro-pots in indoor environments to field operations).

3.     Have previous experience working and coordinating within
interdisciplinary research groups.

4.     Have excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)
and hold a valid driver’s license to drive to field sites.

5.     Not required but a strong or growing publication record is highly
desirable.

6.     Skills in monitoring GHG emissions, water cycle, remote sensing and
computer programming would be a plus.



*To apply:* Submit a cover letter, a comprehensive CV that includes
laboratory skills, a writing sample, and names of 3 references to Sam Ying (
samying at ucr.edu). Application review will begin May 24th and continue until
the position is filled.

For more information about this position, please contact Sam Ying,
Department of Environmental Sciences, at samying at ucr.edu and Deborah
Pagliaccia at deborahp at ucr.edu.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse
undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing
routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation
college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy*: As a
condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University
of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy
<https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19>.  All Covered
Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if
applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption,
Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no
later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section
II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of
California employees.  (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in
the policy.)  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose
additional requirements.




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*Assistant Professor*

*The Dirty Lab *
*Soil Biogeochemistry at UCR*
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*University of California, Riverside*
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