Climate-Smart Post-Doctoral Research Associate

February 14

🏈 Alabama – Remote

Although this job is listed in Alabama, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

Although this job is listed in North Carolina, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

+2 more states

🏈 Alabama – Remote 🌲 North Carolina – Remote 🌴 South Carolina – Remote ⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🔬 Research Analyst

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Rodale Institute

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Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing regenerative organic farming practices through independent research and education. The organization focuses on restoring soil health, combating climate change, and improving the food system by providing resources such as farmer training programs and consumer education. With multiple locations and partnerships, Rodale Institute plays a pivotal role in promoting organic agriculture and sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and public health.

Organic Agriculture • Organic Farming Systems Trials • Organic Education • Organic Research • Regenerative Organic Agriculture

11 - 50 employees

Founded 1947

🌾 Agriculture

🤝 Non-profit

📚 Education

📋 Description

• The Climate-Smart program will expand Climate-Smart agriculture and markets across organic and conventional farms in the Southern Piedmont ( VA, NC, SC, GA, and AL). • This work will implement Climate-Smart cover crops and reduced-till farming and plasticulture, study the impacts of these practices on greenhouse gas emissions and soil health • They will participate in outreach activities that includes writing factsheets, bulletins, web articles, peer-reviewed publications, and presenting project results through webinars, meetings, and conference presentations.

🎯 Requirements

• Ph.D. in Precision Agriculture, Crop Science, Agronomy, Soil science, Weed Science, or closely related fields • Must have or being willing to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) • Experience flying drones equipped with sensing payloads • Experience processing multispectral data using Pix4D Mapper or similar software • Strong background in conducting field research, statistical analysis, and data management • Track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals (at least two peer-reviewed publications as first author) • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to develop and articulate sound ideas and arguments to a wide range of farming professionals, researchers, NGO teams, and the public • Interest and ability in working, collaborating, and communicating in a team environment with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences • Excellent self-motivation requiring little supervision. • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team • Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license prior to starting the position • Evidence of attention to detail and ability to develop and maintain high quality records and other documentation is required • Self-starter and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple activities.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Rodale Institute benefits package