<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Position Opening:</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Research Associate: <b><i>Improved
Quantification and Prediction of Indirect Nitrous Oxide Emissions from
Midwestern Agricultural Landscapes</i></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Brent Dalzell and Rodney Venterea, Soil and Water
Research Unit, St. Paul, MN</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:14pt">Contact: <a href="mailto:Brent.Dalzell@usda.gov" target="_blank">Brent.Dalzell@usda.gov</a></span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.  </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Pay:</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:black">Qualifications:</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in 12pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:11.75pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">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.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">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.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Applicants should apply under one of
the following position classifications best suited to their background:</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:11.75pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">       </span><span style="color:black">General
Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 0401</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:11.75pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">       </span><span style="color:black">Ecology
0408</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:11.75pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">       </span><span style="color:black">Soil
Science 0470</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Descriptions of position
classifications can be found at:</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/#url=Standards" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/#url=Standards</span></a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:black">This posting can also be viewed on
USAJOBS at:</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690766200" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690766200</span></a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:black">To Apply:</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:black">First, email Dr. Brent Dalzell
at </span></b><a href="mailto:brent.dalzell@usda.gov" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">brent.dalzell@usda.gov</span></b></a><b><span style="color:black"> with
your CV and a brief cover letter. You will receive further instructions if
needed.</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:black">Conditions of Employment:</span></b></p>

<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Candidates must be a U.S.
     Citizen, Veteran’s preference applies.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Males born after 12/31/1959 must
     be Selective Service registered or exempt.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Subject to satisfactory
     adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Direct Deposit: Per Public Law
     104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made
     by direct deposit to their financial institution.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Successfully pass the E-Verify
     employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including
     your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/" target="_blank">https://www.e-verify.gov/</a>.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Appropriations Law and
     Immigration Law requirements must be met.</span></li>
</ul>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:black">Education:</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:black">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.</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">A Ph.D. is required that was obtained
within the last four years</span></p>

<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">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.</span></li>
</ul><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Brent Dalzell, Ph.D.</span></font></div><div><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">USDA-ARS; </span></font><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Soil & Water Management Unit</span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">UMN; Department of Soil, Water, and Climate</span></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"></span></font><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">St. Paul, MN</span></font><br></p></div><a href="mailto:bdalzell@umn.edu" target="_blank">bdalzell@umn.edu</a></div></div></div>