Postdoctoral Associate - Agrivoltaics Crop Production
Soil and Crop Sciences Section, School of Integrative Plant Science
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere.
Position Function
Seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Associate to assist with research and project management on a project assessing the viability of crop production within solar arrays in New York State. Our research aims to inform the development of co-located crop and solar energy production in New York through assessment of crop viability, production and yield trade-offs, and market access for a wide range of crops from forage to field crops to vegetables and small fruit.
The focus of this postdoctoral associate position will be on agronomics, including production and quality measures for a wide range of crops, disease/insect/weed pressure, and economic outcomes for a wide range of crops. This postdoctoral associate will be involved with project and field work coordination, data collection/management/analysis, article and report writing, and support of teaching and extension activities.
The postdoctoral associate will collaborate with a team of two principal investigators, project manager, graduate student, postdoc focused on agroecology, and technicians/student assistants.
This position is a 1-year, full-time appointment, with the option and expectation for extension contingent on funding, available work, and successful performance. The position is anticipated to start November of 2024. Salary is competitive and commensurate with background and experience. Benefits package is included.
Anticipated Division of Time
Project management and coordination - 30%
Field work and data collection - 30%
Statistical analyses, writing, and publishing scientific articles - 30%
Teaching and extension activities - 5%
Mentoring graduate students and other team members - 5%
Requirements
- PhD degree in Agroecology, Agronomy, Weed Science, Soil Science, or related discipline
- Relevant research experience and/or strong interest in the project
- Strong analytical and scientific writing skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a diverse, interdisciplinary team
- Publication record; expectation of producing 2 quality publications per year
- Experience with fieldwork in cropping systems and interest or experience in agricultural production, climate change adaptation and mitigation, or weed science
- Current driver’s license and ability to travel overnight for field work throughout New York State
Supervision Exercised
The postdoctoral associate will assist with direction of field technicians and support the work of one to two graduate students, and will supervise one to four summer undergraduate student employees.
Salary: Starting at $61,008 and competitive, commensurate with background and experience. An attractive benefits package is available.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28605).
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement supporting diverse communities.
Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
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