Postdoctoral Fellow (Soil and Water Chemistry)

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number	SP003360P
Position Title	Postdoctoral Fellow
Location	Moscow
Division/College	Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department	Soil and Water Systems
FLSA Status	Overtime Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	$42,536.00 or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1.0
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Position Overview	The Department of Soil and Water Systems at the University of Idaho is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of soil and water chemistry. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Dan Strawn to investigate novel materials for treating agricultural and municipal wastewater to recover nutrients. Focus will be on characterizing molecular species of the recovered nutrients and their availability for nutrient recycling upon use in agricultural and horticultural applications. The position will require travel to use advanced analytical tools as well as field sample collection.
Unit Overview	The Department of Soil and Water Systems at the University of Idaho provides education, research and extension programs that focus on biophysical processes occurring in agricultural, forestry and natural resource systems, with particular emphasis on soil and water resources and how system processes and management affect the soil and water quality and availability.
Funding	This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	Uncertain
Internal Posting?

Position Responsibilities

Key Accountability	Research
Job Duties	Conduct research to discover molecular speciation and reaction processes of wastewater treatment products designed to recover nutrients and investigate the potential to recycle those nutrients in soils as beneficial amendments.

Key Accountability	Data Analysis and Communication
Job Duties	Coordinate research and project data, timelines, presentations, etc. with supervisor and other project members. Prepare written manuscripts describing research results that are suitable for submission to scientific journals.

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Strong laboratory research skills for discovery of molecular species in soil and water treatment samples, including ability to analyze and interpret data from microscopic analysis (SEM) and spectroscopic analysis (X-ray absorption spectroscopy, FTIR, NMR, Raman, and related analytical methods). Excellent communication skills, including writing and presentation.
Required Education	Ph.D. in soil chemistry, environmental chemistry, water chemistry, or related field.
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Additional Preferred
Physical Requirements	Ability to travel and work in outdoor conditions to collect samples.
Working Conditions	Ability to work outdoors and in lab environments.
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.

Posting Information

Posting Date	04/28/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	First consideration date for receipt of applications is May 16, 2022.
Background Check Statement	Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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POSITION TYPE

Postdoc

ORGANIZATION TYPE

University/Academia/Research/Think tank

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

Not Specified

DEGREE REQUIRED

Doctorate