Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term East Lansing, Michigan, United States Plant Soil And Microbial Sciences 40000781 Area of Interest: Agriculture Area of Interest: Education/Training Area of Interest: Information Technology 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: Jun 25 2026 Closing at:
Jun 25 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources 1143687 Position Summary The Kravchenko Lab in the Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences at Michigan State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research focused on root characteristics of plants in annual and perennial cropping and native vegetation systems and their contribution as
drivers of processes of soil carbon sequestration. The experimental component of the position will involve field soil and root sample collections from multiple experimental sites aimed at better understanding how different plant systems contribute to soil carbon accrual and weather variations in weather patterns (such as droughts and deluges) might influence it. . The project involves 13C plant labeling, root
structure analysis, and X-ray computed micro-tomography. Job Duties: Travel to experimental sites as needed for deep core soil sampling. Analyses of root scans and measurements of soil properties. X-ray computed tomography scanning of soil samples and image analyses. Analyses of the collected data. Publication results in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national/international conferences. Starting date is
September 2026 or as soon as possible after that. The position is for one year with a possibility of a renewal contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran
status. Required Degree Doctorate -Soil Science or Ecology/Biology with interest in Soil Science or Related Minimum Requirements Ph. D. in Soil Science or Ecology/Biology with interest in Soil Science. In-depth knowledge of soil science and plant-soil interactions and advanced experience with X-ray computed tomography applications in soil science. A track record of publication in quality peer-review journals. Desired
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