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Job Title:
Post Doctoral Scholar
Department:
FAES | Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available immediately in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering within the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University (OSU). This position is supported through federal and state-funded research projects focused on advancing agricultural ecosystem science and evaluating the environmental benefits of conservation practices.
We seek a highly motivated individual to contribute to interdisciplinary research addressing agricultural ecosystem processes, environmental outcomes, and ecosystem services. Primary responsibilities include:
Research and Outreach Responsibilities
Develop, evaluate, and apply ecosystem and environmental models.
Assess environmental outcomes and ecosystem services with an emphasis on carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions, and water quality.
Conduct data mining and analysis using machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches.
Integrate field, watershed, and regional-scale datasets to support ecosystem service assessments and decision-making.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will work closely with a collaborative, multi-institutional team of researchers from universities, government agencies, and research organizations. The position also includes opportunities to engage in Extension and stakeholder outreach activities in collaboration with OSU Extension faculty and partners.
Scholarly and Professional Development
In addition to leading data collection, analysis, and modeling efforts, the successful candidate will be expected to:
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Contribute to proposal development and grant-writing activities.
Develop Extension publications and outreach materials for diverse audiences.
Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences, stakeholder meetings, and professional workshops.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in project activities.
This is a term appointment with annual renewal contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance. This position has the potential to be approved as a remote position for candidates located anywhere within the United States. Remote work arrangements are subject to The Ohio State University's review and approval processes and are not guaranteed. Eligibility for remote work will depend on the candidate's state of residence and other university, legal, tax, and employment considerations. Occasional travel may be required for project meetings, field activities, stakeholder engagement, Extension programming, and scientific conferences.
The Postdoctoral researcher will work under the supervision of:
Dr. Asmita Murumkar
Assistant Professor and Ecosystems Services Field Specialist
OSU Extension, Agricultural and Natural Resources
Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
The Ohio…