Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Biosystems Engineering & Soil Science UTIA at University of Tennessee

Description(Multiple Positions)The Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science at the University of TennesseeKnoxville is seeking 2 highly motivated postdoctoral researchers with expertise in soil health and agroecology. These positions focus on investigating the agronomic and ecological impacts of soil health-building practices within diverse agroecosystems. The successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in both laboratory and field-based research as well as strong data analysis capabilities. Experience in modeling or meta-analysis is highly addition to research responsibilities the postdocs will be expected to mentor undergraduate students support the operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and contribute to a collaborative and dynamic research group. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.ResponsibilitiesManage on-going long-term agricultural field experiments and establish new experimental trialsDesign and execute hypothesis-driven research focused on soil health and microbial ecologyOperate maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation including carbon and nitrogen analyzers and gas chromatographs.Publish peer-reviewed research articles as well as extension articlesMentor undergraduate and graduate (M.S. level) students in research projects and professional developmentContribute to grant proposal preparations and outreach events and assist with components of laboratory management and organization.Hold a valid drivers license and be able to travel to field sites across Tennessee as needed.QualificationsRequired QualificationsEducation:By the time of hire the successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Soil Science Agronomy Soil Ecology Environmental Science or a closely related field with a soil health-relevant major.Experience:Overseeing field experiments including soil sampling and collection of agronomic and environmental data.Leading the preparation and publication of peer-reviewed research articles.Working in a dynamic collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.Knowledge Skills Abilities:Deep understanding of grand challenges and innovative solutions related to soil health in field-crop and pasture systems.Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using relevant statistical and computational tools.Strong written and verbal communication skills for both scientific and outreach audiences.Excellent work ethics time management and organizational skills.Preferred QualificationsEducationFormal certification or training in data analysis and modeling.Experience:One year of post-Ph.D. research experience.Knowledge Skills Abilities:Expertise in carbon and nitrogen isotope biogeochemistry.Proficiency in microbial nucleic acid extractions and high-throughput sequencing.Work Location:Location: Knoxville TennesseeOnsiteBenefits:Find more information on UT BenefitshereApplication Instructions:To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before 08/15/2025.ResumeCover LetterCopies of Undergraduate and Graduate TranscriptsList of 3 Professional ReferencesRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,ELISA,Immunoassays,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1