Postdoctoral Scholar - Grain Crop Production

Penn State University(3 months ago)

University Park, PAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$58,418 - $81,208 (estimated)Research

About this role

Penn State’s Department of Plant Science is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar for the Grain Crop Production Laboratory to advance research on sustainable and productive grain cropping systems in Pennsylvania. The role centers on improving water and nutrient use efficiency in corn, soybean, and wheat and contributing to decision-support tool development. This is a full-time, term/1-year renewable appointment based in University Park, PA.

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Required Skills

Precision Agriculture
Field Experimentation
Grain Crop Management
Abiotic Stress Physiology
Plant-Soil Interactions
Data Analysis
Predictive Modeling
Statistical Computing
Decision Support Tools
Grant Writing

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Qualifications

Ph.D. in Agronomy
Ph.D. in Plant Science
Ph.D. in Soil Science
U.S. Driver's License

About Penn State University

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