Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

 The successful candidate will provide leadership and assistance with the following project components:  Compile, evaluate and summarize methods, tools, and resources being used to implement conservation practices in the Upper Mississippi River Basin Develop, conduct and analyze semi-structured interviews and/or focus groups with key stakeholders involved in innovative conservation delivery methods about intervention strategies and engagement approaches  Integrate and synthesize collected information into process models and user-friendly toolkits to be shared with conservation practitioners to enhance implementation of EOF practices in the Upper Mississippi River Basin Explore and amend geospatial data and GIS-based decision support tools (DSTs) to support conservation implementation in the Upper Mississippi River Basin Participate in additional project activities as needed Specific duties include data development, management, analysis, and synthesis. The postdoc will have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse project partners, and may mentor undergraduate students. The postdoc will be encouraged to produce scholarly materials and Extension and outreach materials directed at stakeholders.

• Ph.D. in sociology, geography, natural resource management or planning, environmental science or studies, sustainable agriculture, or a related field. 

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Experience and background in conservation practice technical assistance and implementation and agricultural systems in the Upper Mississippi Basin.
• Proficiency in qualitative data collection and analysis. 
• Experience working on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and with diverse project teams.
• Experience with geospatial data and GIS-based decision support tools (DSTs).   

Proposed Start Date:
August 1, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
July 31, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
July 20, 2023

Posting Close Date:
August 2, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R12363