[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc opportunity in St. Paul, MN: Improved measurement of N2O emissions from Midwestern agricultural streams.

[Brent Dalzell]

*Position Opening:*

USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Research Associate: *Improved Quantification and
Prediction of Indirect Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Midwestern Agricultural
Landscapes*

Brent Dalzell and Rodney Venterea, Soil and Water Research Unit, St. Paul,
MN

*Contact: Brent.Dalzell at usda.gov <Brent.Dalzell at usda.gov>*

We seek a postdoctoral researcher to lead an effort to measure N2O
emissions from headwater streams and ditches in agricultural watersheds in
the Upper Midwest. This research effort will include developing an approach
for deploying a portable infrared N2O gas analyzer from a floating chamber
platform currently under development in our lab. N2O measurements will be
combined with additional water quality measurements as well as spatial
datasets of watershed characteristics and land use.

The Soil and Water Management Research Unit is co-located with the
University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water, and Climate in St. Paul,
MN. The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to work with both
USDA and UMN scientists in addition to having opportunities to collaborate
with additional scientists through the USDA-Long Term Agricultural Research
(LTAR) network.

*Pay:*

USDA postdoctoral associate pay is determined by the Federal GS pay scale.
Postdoctoral associates are typically categorized at the GS-11 grade, which
has an annual salary of $71,508 (plus benefits) for positions located in
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN in FY 2022.

*Qualifications:*

This position requires a Ph.D. in environmental sciences, environmental or
agricultural engineering, aquatic biogeochemistry, natural resource
science, or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with
the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and
responsibilities of the position. The applicant must have experience with
current methods used for quantifying nitrogen biogeochemistry in
agricultural landscapes. Additional desired qualifications include
familiarity with agricultural management and conservation practices typical
of the Upper Midwest United States as well as familiarity working in small
streams. Ability to conduct data analysis and management within the R
Studio environment is also desirable.

Applicants must meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Qualification Standard's requirements of the scientific discipline
necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Applicants should apply under one of the following position classifications
best suited to their background:

·       General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 0401

·       Ecology 0408

·       Soil Science 0470

Descriptions of position classifications can be found at:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/#url=Standards

*This posting can also be viewed on USAJOBS at:*

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690766200

*To Apply:*

*First, email Dr. Brent Dalzell at **brent.dalzell at usda.gov*
<brent.dalzell at usda.gov>* with your CV and a brief cover letter. You will
receive further instructions if needed.*

*Conditions of Employment:*

   - Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, Veteran’s preference applies.
   - Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or
   exempt.
   - Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation
   and/or fingerprint check.
   - Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are
   required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial
   institution.
   - Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn
   more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit
   E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
   - Appropriations Law and Immigration Law requirements must be met.

*Education:*

*This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit a copy
of your academic transcripts OR a list of college courses with credit
hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify education when
applying for this position. If this information is not provided, your
education may not be appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration
for this position. If you are selected for this position, you will have to
provide an official copy of your transcripts prior to entering on duty.
Application materials will not be returned.*

A Ph.D. is required that was obtained within the last four years

   - A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
   comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family
   will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your
   federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type
   of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or
   intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the
   specific benefits offered.


-- 
Brent Dalzell, Ph.D.

USDA-ARS; Soil & Water Management Unit

UMN; Department of Soil, Water, and Climate

St. Paul, MN

brent.dalzell at usda.gov

bdalzell at umn.edu
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