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Post Doctoral Fellow

University of Arkansas

Job Description

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Type of Position:
Research

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
 
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
 
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at bbatiste@uada.edu.
 
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Department:
CSES | Weed Science

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The successful candidate will use organic chemistry techniques to contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms of herbicide-resistant weeds and the quantification and dissipation of herbicides in soil and plants. The individual will also be responsible for the upkeep and oversight of two analytical laboratories. The candidate is expected to work collaboratively with other faculty across the state and participate in team-directed research across areas of emphasis that include improvements in weed management.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conducting field and greenhouse-based research.
  • Conducting laboratory-based experiments, including compound extraction and identification using standard and radiolabeled herbicides.
  • Organizing and analyzing data, writing, and presenting research results in peer-reviewed journals and extension publications.
  • Complete on-going projects.
  • Design, conduct, and publish new experiments relevant to the project director’s research in improving herbicide performance.
  • Presenting results at scientific meetings.
  • Supervise graduate students in data collection, sample preparation, report writing, and preparation of presentations.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in weed science or chemistry and demonstrated publication record are required.

Preferred Qualifications
Additional experience in plant physiology is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong written and oral communication skills

Additional Information:

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Daniela Kidd - drkidd@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
 
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
 
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
 
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:
Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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