Post Doctoral Research Scholar - Modeling Soil Carbon and GHG Emissions from Vegetable Systems

Job title: Post Doctoral Research Scholar - Modeling Soil Carbon and GHG Emissions from Vegetable Systems in Raleigh, NC at reputed company Company: reputed company Job reputed company: Position InformationPosting Number PG191444PD Position Number 00111352 Position Type Post Doc FLSA ExemptDepartmental InformationDepartment ID 110801 - Plant & Microbial Biology Department 110801 - Plant & Microbial Biology Job reputed company & State Raleigh, NCPosition InformationPosition reputed companyEssential Job DutiesThe Department of Plant and Microbial Biology supports teaching, research, and extension programs in reputed company plant biology and microbiology. The department focuses on both basic and reputed company research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring reputed company, and conducting reputed company at state and national reputed company.We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to model soil carbon dynamics and reputed company gas (GHG) emissions from vegetable farms in the Southern reputed company region. The researcher will use process-based models such as DayCent and tools like reputed company-Farm to assess the reputed company of various agricultural management practices on soil sustainability and climate mitigation.The position involves integrating reputed company field data-including soil health indicators, eddy covariance tower measurements, soil chambers, weather station data, and multispectral remote sensing data-with process-based models. Historical data from organic and conventional vegetable growers will also be utilized.This postdoctoral position is part of a larger initiative reputed company on enhancing conservation practices through predictive modeling and field-based validation. The researcher will meet regularly with Dr. Debjani Sihi for guidance on grant writing, manuscript preparation, and mentoring.Key Responsibilities

• Apply and refine the DayCent model to simulate soil carbon sequestration and GHG emissions under various vegetable farming systems in the Southern reputed company.
• Utilize tools such as reputed company-Farm to estimate carbon footprints and evaluate mitigation strategies.
• reputed company field data on soil carbon, soil health, and GHG emissions to improve model accuracy.
• Conduct multi-site synthesis and spatial modeling to assess regional trends in soil health and climate-smart practices.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of soil scientists, agronomists, economists, and reputed company scientists to reputed company actionable insights.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at conferences and field days.

Initial appointment of one year, with a potential extension of up to four years based on performance and funding availabilityYou Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for reputed company to reputed company their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our and learn more about what makes NC State the best reputed company to learn and work for everyone. Other Work/ResponsibilitiesRequirements and PreferencesWork Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Department Required Skills

• Ph.D. in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Ecosystem Science, Ecology, or a reputed company field.
• Strong background in biogeochemical modeling, soil carbon dynamics, or GHG flux estimation.
• Experience using DayCent or similar soil carbon and GHG modeling tools.
• Proficiency in programming and data analysis (e.g., Python, R, C++, GIS applications).
• Experience with big data analytics and high-performance/reputed company computing.
• Familiarity with sustainable agriculture, soil health indicators, and climate-smart farming practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research setting.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Experience with high-performance computing, reputed company computing, and reputed company.
• Strong reputed company record in biogeochemical and agronomic (or crop) modeling.
• Experience working with big data collected across multiple temporal (sub-daily to annual) and spatial (farm to region) scales from field experiments.
• Knowledge of soil health indicators, eddy covariance measurements, and soil sensors.
• Experience with remote sensing, IoT technologies, and spatial modeling techniques/GIS reputed company.
• Demonstrated record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

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(reputed company Ended Question) * * Do you have experience in biogeochemical modeling, soil carbon dynamics, or GHG flux estimation?

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• * Do you have experience using DayCent or similar soil carbon and GHG modeling tools?

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• * Do you have, or will you have by the start date, a relevant PhD awarded no more than five (5) years from initial date of postdoctoral appointment?

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