Postdoctoral Research Associate

$50,000 - $55,000/Yr

Rodale Institute - Kutztown, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Kutztown, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Research Department at Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA, is currently inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. This role is primarily focused on analyzing and preparing peer-reviewed journal articles using multi-year data collected from a long-term Vegetable Systems Trial (VST) and other multidisciplinary projects. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual responsible for conducting data analysis and publishing results that assess the long-term effects of management practices on soil health and nutrient quality in vegetable crops. In addition to data analysis, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to field, laboratory, and greenhouse research trials. Responsibilities include collecting and organizing data for publication, presenting research findings at national conferences, and assisting in grant proposal writing. This position is grant-funded for a duration of two years, providing an excellent opportunity for professional development in a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare peer-reviewed journal articles utilizing multi-year data from the Vegetable Systems Trial and other projects.
• Conduct data analysis to assess the long-term effects of management practices on soil health and nutrient quality in vegetable crops.
• Assist with field, laboratory, and greenhouse research trials.
• Collect and organize data for publication.
• Present research findings at national conferences.
• Contribute to grant proposal writing.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Soil Science, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively cross-culturally.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated track record of research productivity and publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Proficiency in SAS (preferably), R, or Python and multivariate analyses.
• Strong understanding of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) techniques and their application in data analysis and dimensionality reduction.
• Experience presenting research findings at national conferences.
• Ability to contribute to research projects focusing on the relationship between soil health, vegetable crop production, and human health.
• Willingness and capability to work in diverse environmental conditions.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous research and analytical experience in soil and field-grown vegetable cropping systems.
• Proficiency in publishing high impact peer-reviewed journal articles.

Benefits

• Full benefits eligible for this grant-funded position.
• Salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 based on experience.