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Pennsylvania State University Post-doctoral Scholar - Weed Science in University Park, Pennsylvania
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Position: Post-doctoral research associate, Penn State University, University Park PA
We are seeking a post-doctoral research associate to join GROW (www.growiwm.org (https://growiwm.org/grow-post-doc-position-now-open/) ), a dynamic research and extension network for integrated weed management. GROW conducts research on several IWM and ecological weed management tactics including cover crops and harvest-time weed seed control across a range of environments and is engaged in development of real-time weed and crop mapping systems using computer vision and artificial intelligence.
Primary responsibilities will include analyzing data, writing, and publishing research results in scholarly peer-reviewed journals and extension publications. This responsibility requires management and analysis of large agronomic and weed ecology datasets generated from multi-state GROW research projects and long-term datasets generated from cropping systems experiments.
The successful candidate will have opportunities to lead grant writing efforts, which may include development of independent but related lines of research. This position is a unique professional opportunity. The successful candidate will benefit from significant professional networking opportunities by playing a central role in the GROW project, which is national in scope.
Location and mentoring structure: This position will be located at Penn State University, University Park, PA and will be principally advised by John Wallace. Occasional travel to Beltsville, MD will be necessary to engage with scholarship generated within the USDA-ARS-BARC Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory (Lead PI: Dr. Steven Mirsky). Remote work for exceptional candidates may be considered.
Background and Qualifications: We are looking for candidates with excellent organizational and quantitative skills, a demonstrated record of research productivity documented with peer-reviewed publications, and expertise in any of the following areas: weed ecology and population dynamics, multi-tactic weed management, agronomic crop production, agroecology, data science, and statistics. A PhD required in Weed Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Precision Agriculture, or related fields. Special requirements: This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Application materials: Applications will require a resume (CV), letter of interest, and names and contact information of three references. Potential candidates should contact Dr. John Wallace (jmw309@psu.edu) to express interest. Additional information about how to submit a formal application when it is available.
Review of Applicants and Start Date: Review will begin immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Starting date is negotiable; Salary range: $60-65K with an extensive benefits package.
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