Post Doctoral Associate

Tuskegee University; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuskegee University's College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences ( CAENS ) is seeking candidates for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in various disciplines of agricultural sciences. The position is a nonfaculty, continuous open announcement to conduct work on contracts and grants, with a minimum one-year appointment renewable up to four years.

Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. in one of the listed disciplines, and be prepared to contribute to scholarly publications and collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience in developing publications, including journal articles, and technical reports.
• Good written, verbal communication, analytical skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in computer systems and in using database management, spreadsheets, and word processing tools (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience in data analysis, including statistics, and writing various reports.
• Ability to work effectively with persons from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others as a team member.
• A person must have a proven track record of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Skills

Publications & reports

Written communication

Planning & organization

MS Office & databases

Data analysis & statistics

Team collaboration

Integrity & professionalism

Education

Ph.D. in area of expertise at time of employment

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Post Doctoral Associate

Status

Job Summary

The College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences ( CAENS ) at Tuskegee University is seeking candidates for the position Post-Doctoral Fellow in various disciplines of agricultural sciences. From time to time, it is necessary to employ Post-Doctoral Fellow to execute the work associated with various contracts and grants.

This is a CONTINUOUS OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT

We are seeking applications from individuals with a Ph.D. in one of the following listed below.

Positions are available for minimum period of one (1) year for a 12-month appointment, subject to annual renewal based on funding, need and satisfactory performance for a maximum period of four (4) years. Post-Doctoral Fellows are nonfaculty position.

Disciplines:

• Agricultural Economics


• Animal Sciences


• Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences


• Entomology


• Food Science


• Horticulture


• Poultry Science


• Rural Sociology, or related fields

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

• Ph.D. in the area of expertise at the time-of employment.

Physical Demands

Skills and Attributes

• Experience in developing publications, including journal articles, and technical reports


• Good written, verbal communication, analytical skills


• Good planning and organizational skills


• Experience in computer systems and in using database management, spreadsheets, and word processing tools (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)


• Experience in data analysis, including statistics, and writing various reports


• Ability to work effectively with persons from diverse ethnic backgrounds


• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others as a team member


• A person must have a proven track record of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

Posting Number

Posting Number S407

Will this position required travel?

YES

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

YES

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

YES

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 01/16/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 01/11/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume


• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter


• Letter of Recommendation 1


• Curriculum Vitae


• Other


• Letter of Recommendation 2


• Letter of Recommendation 3