Postdoctoral Research Associate

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The Viticulture Research Program at Washington State University is seeking qualified applicants for a 12-month, full-time, post-doctoral researcher position based on the WSU-IAREC campus in Prosser, WA.
The successful candidate will conduct basic and applied research related to wine grape water and temperature stress, and nutrient management; apply sensing and data acquisition technologies for vineyard water and nutrient management; collaborate with other research programs and industry stakeholders; and participate in outreach to grape growers and participate in development of research proposals and scholarly outputs.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will develop basic and applied research related to wine grape water and temperature stress, and nutrient management (40%); apply sensing and data acquisition technologies for vineyard nutrient management (20%); collaborate with other research programs and industry stakeholders (15%); and present research findings at industry meetings, scientific conferences, and in peer-reviewed journals and stakeholder publications (25%).

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Annual Salary: $48,000 - $73,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSUs Administrative Professional Compensation Structure .

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in viticulture, horticulture, agriculture, environmental science, project management, or a related field at time of hire.

• Demonstrated experience with experimental design and basic and applied research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences in oral, written, and electronic forms

• Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams

• Bilingual (English, Spanish)

Area/College : College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources (CAHNRS)

Department Name: Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)

Location : Prosser, WA

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