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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">POSITION: Postdoctoral Scholar<br>
STATUS: Full-Time (40 hr/wk) / Benefited / Non-Exempt<br>
COMPENSATION: $70,000 - $80,000 per year based on experience (2-year project)<br>
DEPARTMENT: Center for Regenerative Agriculture & Resilient Systems (CRARS)<br>
LOCATION: CSU Chico, CSU East Bay, or remote<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">MENTORS: Drs. John Knowles and Patty Oikawa<br>
RECRUITMENT ID: 028<br>
RESIDENCY: Candidate must establish California residency. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">We are excited to be hiring a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar to oversee and manage greenhouse gas measurements for the California Soil Carbon Accrual Project. The successful applicant will lead coordinated data analysis
from eddy covariance towers in paired conventional and regenerative fields across three representative California growing regions (6-8 towers total). Primary responsibilities include data management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results in peer-reviewed
journals, but not eddy covariance data collection or tower maintenance, which will be performed by project personnel.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">In addition, the applicant will be expected to lead short-term field campaigns focused on collecting CO2, CH4 and N2O soil flux measurements from automated chambers in conventional and regenerative fields at the
Chico University Farm (Sacramento Valley) location. These data will be integrated with eddy covariance data to determine soil carbon accrual and the climate mitigation potential of regenerative agriculture. The incumbent will be co-mentored and work directly
with Dr. John Knowles at CSU Chico and Dr. Patty Oikawa at CSU East Bay. Other project co- investigators include Drs. Sandrine Matiasek (water quality), Garrett Liles (soil science), Logan Smith (soil microbiology), and Jake Brimlow (agricultural economics)
at CSU Chico, with collaboration from the Modoc Nation, community and non-profit organizations, and industry. The successful candidate will have opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate students to conduct research and present at professional meetings
and conferences.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">The successful candidate must possess the following:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• A Ph.D. degree in environmental science, atmospheric science, biogeochemistry, natural science, or related field<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Strong quantitative skills (including programming skills in R or Matlab)<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• A proven record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Time management skills and ability to follow through on projects to completion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Self-motivation
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Strong interpersonal and communication skills<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Ability to get a valid California driver’s license<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">Desired (but not required) skills:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Fieldwork experience<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Knowledge of micrometeorology and prior experience with eddy covariance data<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Knowledge of manual or automated static chamber greenhouse gas measurements<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Knowledge of regenerative agricultural techniques<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">BENEFITS:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; 14 paid holidays including
1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to your 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">HOW TO APPLY:<br>
Applications received by December 1<sup>st</sup>, 2023 will be given full consideration. To apply, please submit the following as a single pdf file:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Curriculum Vitae</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">•<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.csuchico.edu/cse/_assets/documents/hr-jobs/chico-state-enterprises-employment-application.pdf" title="https://www.csuchico.edu/cse/_assets/documents/hr-jobs/chico-state-enterprises-employment-application.pdf"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0078D7">Chico
State Enterprises Application</span></a></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Cover Letter<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">• Contact information for three professional references<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">BY DROP BOX:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/33b5dd24f95a4dbfb133dc9171186bf4" title="https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/33b5dd24f95a4dbfb133dc9171186bf4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0078D7">https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/33b5dd24f95a4dbfb133dc9171186bf4</span></a></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">BY EMAIL:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:csejobs@csuchico.edu" title="mailto:csejobs@csuchico.edu"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0078D7">csejobs@csuchico.edu</span></a></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If
you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:csejobs@csuchico.edu" title="mailto:csejobs@csuchico.edu"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0078D7">csejobs@csuchico.edu</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>prior
to 5:00 pm on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a non- profit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Chico State Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background
check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current Chico State Enterprises
employee who was conditionally offered the position.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. It is the Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the
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