Postdoc: Soil Health & Agroecology Research

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science at the University of Tennessee–Knoxville invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher specializing in soil health and agroecology. The successful candidate will conduct lab- and field-based studies, analyze data, and contribute to scholarly writing and outreach.

Responsibilities include managing long-term field experiments, mentoring students, maintaining lab instruments, and collaborating within a dynamic research team.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Soil Science, Agronomy, Soil Ecology, Environmental Science, or closely related field with soil health focus.
• Experience overseeing field experiments and data collection.
• Proven ability to publish peer-reviewed research and write for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing long-term agricultural field experiments and establish new trials.
• Design and execute hypothesis-driven research on soil health and microbial ecology.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments (carbon and nitrogen analyzers, GC).
• Publish peer-reviewed articles and extension pieces.
• Mentor undergraduate and MS-level students in research projects.
• Assist with grant proposals and outreach activities; support lab management.

Skills

Soil health

Microbial ecology

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Soil Science or related field

Tools

Carbon and nitrogen analyzers

Gas chromatographs

Job description

The Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science at the University of Tennessee–Knoxville invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher specializing in soil health and agroecology. The successful candidate will conduct lab- and field-based studies, analyze data, and contribute to scholarly writing and outreach.

Responsibilities include managing long-term field experiments, mentoring students, maintaining lab instruments, and collaborating within a dynamic research team.