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A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available for 1.5 year for a grant-funded integrated project. The grant project is with multiple Universities working together on both research and extension tasks, especially on building a decision-making tool. The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with the national agricultural community to encourage systematic evaluation of manure management systems, and the adoption of nutrient removal water recycling technology.

The postdoc researcher will have opportunities working with innovative farmers and industry partners, to collect information for the research project and to address on-farm implementation. Successful candidate will be expected to analyze data, prepare reports and submit manuscripts in a timely fashion for project and peer-reviewed publications, train and mentor students, and assist with proposal writing.

Minimum Qualifications:  Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Agricultural, Biological, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field by the time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on:  must have a valid US driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license soon. Travel to different parts of the US is needed to visit industry partners and farms, and to collect field data.

University of Missouri is designated as a Research I and AAU Certified University which both document it is in the top tier of U.S. Universities.  Columbia is located between St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, often described as a charming college town that has good food, diverse residents, and great public schools and art. Columbia has been named “Top 100 Places to Live in the US” many times.

Please contact Teng Lim for more details or questions. Interested candidates please email (limt@missouri.edu) to express interest. Apply online at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings, Job ID# 46148 and include (1) a brief cover letter, (2) CV, and (3) contact information of at least 2 references (must include PhD supervisor as one reference).

Teng Lim, Ph.D., P.E.

Extension Professor, Extension Agricultural Engineer

limt@missouri.edu

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