Postdoctoral Fellow, Plant Sciences, Nitrogen

1 week ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Postdoctoral Fellow, Plant Sciences, Nitrogen Cycling & Regenerative Agriculture**:
**Primary Purpose**:The PDF will conduct research aimed at better understanding nitrogen flow, cycling, use efficiency, and losses in crop production systems.

**Nature of Work**: The PDF will work closely with Dr. Kate Congreves’ lab and her collaborators to plan, design, and implement agricultural research experiments on nitrogen flow, cycling, use efficiency, and losses. Research will involve 15N stable isotope techniques, nitrous oxide emission measurements, and modelling nitrogen flows. Diverse cropping systems will be studied, including (but not limited to) wheat, lentil, canola, mustard, pea, etc. Experiments will be agronomic in nature but are closely linked to genetic/breeding efforts of collaborators, as well as nitrogen budget efforts via national and international collaborations.

**Accountabilities**:The PDF will be responsible for all aspects of research projects and will work closely with the principal investigator and her network of collaborators. Specific responsibilities will include planning, designing, and implementing research protocols, sample collection and processing, data management and statistical analysis, writing manuscripts and reports, and delivering presentations.

**Education**: Applicants are expected to hold a PhD in a related field (earned within the last 5 years).

**Experience**: Demonstrated experience conducting agricultural experiments with crops is required. Experience analyzing large datasets, producing high-quality data visualizations, and publishing papers in reputable peer-reviewed journals is required. Experience with 15N isotopes or nitrous oxide emissions would be an asset.

**Skills**: Demonstrated ability to create and foster relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and education levels is important. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required. The applicant must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, with an aptitude for teamwork and collaboration.

**To Apply**:
**Department**: Plant Sciences
**Status**: Term
**Employment Group**: Post-Doctoral Fellows - PSAC
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0
**Salary Information**: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Posted Date**: 5/23/2024
**Closing Date**: 4 Weeks. 6/19/2024
**Number of Openings**: 1
**Work Location**:On Campus



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