<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Position
title:</b> Postdoctoral Position<b> </b></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">in Phosphorus Soil
Biogeochemistry and Legacy Phosphorus</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Essential
Responsibilities: </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We seek an exceptional postdoctoral
associate to conduct NSF-funded independent research to study the speciation,
transport, and transformation of phosphorus in soil. This includes laboratory
studies probing the bioavailability and extractability of legacy phosphorus
from different soils. Activities may include conducting method development, wet
chemistry, and nuclear magnetic, infrared and X-ray spectroscopy. The project
requires close interaction with a group of distinguished intramural and
extramural collaborators working on field trials, laboratory and greenhouse
experiments, and stakeholder engagement. Related activities include laboratory
work; data collection at national laboratories; supervising and mentoring
graduate and undergraduate students; outreach to the community; data analysis;
report, manuscript, and proposal preparation; and presentation of research at
local, regional, and national meetings. The position is funded through the
newly established NSF Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability
(STEPS) Center (<a href="https://steps-center.org/" style="color:blue">https://steps-center.org/</a>),
headquartered at NC State University. Interested applicants should be available
to start as soon as possible. The position is supported through the winter of
2022, with the possibility of renewal with satisfactory performance. More
information about the NC State Soil Biogeochemistry Laboratory group can be
found at: <a href="https://duckworth.wordpress.ncsu.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">https://duckworth.wordpress.ncsu.edu/</span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Qualifications:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A Ph.D. in soil science, chemistry,
geochemistry, environmental engineering, plant science, or a related discipline
is required. Experience in analytical methods and spectroscopy is preferred.
The successful candidate should have the demonstrated ability to design
experiments and conduct independent research. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills are essential. A strong publication record is highly
desirable. <i>We especially encourage women and members of underrepresented
groups to serve as undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral
researchers in STEPS.</i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For
more information and informal consideration: </span></b></p>
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The position is currently open and we are
seeking to fill it <b>immediately</b>. Please
send a CV, a list of 3 references, and cover letter to Owen Duckworth (<a href="mailto:owen_duckworth@ncsu.edu" style="color:blue">owen_duckworth@ncsu.edu</a>) and Aziz
Amoozegar (<a href="../../../../../Downloads/sscaag@ncsu.edu" style="color:blue">sscaag@ncsu.edu</a>).
We will accept applications until a suitable candidate is found. </span><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Owen Duckworth<br>Professor of Soil Biogeochemistry</div><div dir="ltr">University Faculty Scholar</div><div dir="ltr">3208 Williams Hall, 101 Derieux Street<br>Campus Box 7620<br>Department of Crop and Soil Sciences<br>North Carolina State University<br>Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7619, USA<br><a href="https://duckworth.wordpress.ncsu.edu/" target="_blank">https://duckworth.wordpress.ncsu.edu/</a><br>Phone: (919) 513-1577<br>Fax: (919) 515-7959</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>