*Post-Doctoral Research Associate*

*The Nebraska Water Center*

*University of Nebraska-Lincoln*



The Nebraska Water Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking
applications for a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral research
associate. This 12-month (calendar year) special appointment will involve
the modification, improvement, and testing of plant and soil models
developed at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) Adaptive
Cropping Systems Laboratory (ACSL). The work will primarily focus on the
modification, improvement, and testing of plant and soil models. The
position consists mostly of coding mathematical representations of plant
and soil processes, numerical and data analysis, and computer programming.
The apportionment is 100% research. This position will be located in
Beltsville, MD.

Recognizing that diversity enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a
sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
(IANR) and the Nebraska Water Center are committed to creating learning,
research, Extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive
of all forms of diversity. Consistent with the University’s N2025 Strategic
Plan <https://n2025.unl.edu/>, we see every person and every interaction as
important to our collective well-being and our ability to deliver on our
mission.

In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected
to accept reporting responsibilities and other special ad hoc assignments
as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute,
and/or university level.


* Required Qualifications*

   - Ph.D. in Soil Science, Plant Physiology, Agricultural Engineering,
   Civil Engineering, Agronomy, or a related engineering science field with a
   strong emphasis on biophysics, applied mathematics, data analysis,
   numerical methods, and modeling.
   - Strong emphasis on biophysics, applied mathematics, data analysis, and
   numerical modeling in prior research.


*Preferred Qualifications*

   - Experience with agriculture systems is strongly preferred.
   - Experience with Python and R.
   - Demonstrated programming experience with crop and soil models,
   experience with numerical methods, data analysis software, and applied
   mathematics.


*Application Process*

Review of applications will begin March 25, 2024 and continue until the
position is filled or the search is closed. To view details of the position
and create an application, go to https://employment.unl.edu/postings/90093.
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the information form. Attach the
following documents:

   1. A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job,
   anticipated contributions, and your experience working in diverse teams or
   groups and your anticipated contributions to creating inclusive
   environments in which every person and every interaction matters (2 page
   maximum). See https://ianr.unl.edu/tips-writing-about-commitment-to-deib for
   guidance in writing this statement.
   2. Your curriculum vitae.
   3. Contact information for three professional references.



As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity,
national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital
status, and/or political affiliation. See
https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.



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*  Sahila Beegum*

  Research Assistant Professor

  Nebraska Water Center

  University of Nebraska Lincoln

  Email: [log in to unmask]

  NWC-Sahila Beegum <https://watercenter.unl.edu/sahila-beegum>

  USDA-Sahila Beegum
<https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/beltsville-md-barc/beltsville-agricultural-research-center/adaptive-cropping-systems-laboratory/people/sahila-beegum/>