Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term East Lansing, Michigan, United States Water Research Institute Anr 10002916 Area of Interest: Agriculture Area of Interest: Engineers/Architects Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Aug 17 2026 Closing at: Aug 17 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate
with Experience College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources 1153010 Position Summary The Institute of Water Research is seeking a qualified Research Associate to design, implement, and support field monitoring programs focused on soil, surface water, groundwater, and agricultural drainage. The selected candidate will install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot sensors and monitoring equipment; configure data loggers
and telemetry systems; download and organize data; conduct quality assurance and quality control; and analyze and interpret monitoring datasets. Additional responsibilities may include field sample collection, development of monitoring protocols, documentation of metadata, coordination with landowners and project partners, and preparation of technical reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
Familiarity with laboratory analytical methods for soil and water samples is desirable but not required. Initial appointment is for one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension for up to two years, contingent upon funding availability and satisfactory performance. As an institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment for its students,
faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches. Professional Misconduct Review A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this position. Applicants will be asked
to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Professional misconduct includes misconduct related to a person’s employment, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, research integrity, discrimination, or harassment under civil rights laws and policies, including protected identity harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct
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