Postdoc Scholar
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Feb 20, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Kaye Lab at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar. The work includes the following fields of science in order of importance for the project: soil science, agronomy, weed science, forage management. In particular, the postdoc will be in charge of soil health measurements in the plots as well as leading perennial forage planting and biomass sampling. Responsibilities include: organizing team meetings approximately biweekly, leading soil health measurements in replicated forage diversity plots including soil coring and subsequent lab analysis, leading a team in sampling forage biomass several times including field biomass collection and subsequent lab drying and weighing, synthesizing results for and writing drafts of annual reports to the USDA, contributing to peer reviewed publications of the work. The successful candidate must have completed all Ph.D. degree requirements by the appointment date. All applicants need to submit a cover letter < 1 page long, a 2 page CV, and contact information for 3 references. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |