Visiting Research Scientist - Carl R. Woese Institute For Genomic Biology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL, United States
$62,000 to $72,000 py
On-site
Crop nitrogen budgets
N2o emissions from maize and sorghum
Field experiments management
The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) is an interdisciplinary research institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, built on a team-science approach
Job Summary
The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) is an interdisciplinary research institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, built on a team-science approach.
The primary responsibility of this position is to investigate crop nitrogen budgets and N2O emissions from maize and sorghum lines designed to have greater nitrogen use efficiency.
The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security.
Matching Summary
The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) is an interdisciplinary research institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, built on a team-science approach.
Salary
$62,000 to $72,000
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Crop nitrogen budgets
N2O emissions from maize and sorghum
Field experiments management
Biomass harvests and N content analyses
Machine learning for data collection
Crop physiological analysis
Infrared gas analysis of CO2 fluxes
Analysis of soil N2O emissions
Nice-to-have
Team science approach
Advanced statistical analysis
Substantial post-doctoral experience
Photosynthetic crop research
Autonomous and collaborative work
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Crop Sciences, Plant Biology, Plant Physiology/Biochemistry, Soil Science, or closely related field
Experience with crop physiological analysis
Experience with infrared gas analysis of leaf and soil CO2 fluxes