| Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Posting Number |
req25180 |
| Department |
Environmental Science-Res |
| Department Website Link |
Department of Environmental Science |
| Location |
Tucson Campus |
| Address |
Tucson, AZ USA |
| Position Highlights |
The Department of Environmental Sciences seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This position will play a pivotal role in initiating the International Center for Arid Soil Health (I-CASH). The incumbent will: 1) coordinate a team of international researchers and stakeholders; 2) synthesize the scientific literature on arid soil health assessment and management; 3) design and implement a global arid agricultural soil health assessment; 4) lead laboratory soil analyses, data analyses, and publications; and 5) assist with long-term I-CASH strategic planning. This position will be required to travel internationally approximately two times per year. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. |
| Duties & Responsibilities |
- Identify, develop, and sustain research collaborations with U.S. and international arid soil health researchers.
- Design and facilitate a summit in Tucson, Arizona with international researchers and stakeholders to align on global priorities for arid agricultural soil health research during the next decade.
- Write a literature review for arid soil health assessment and management in agroecosystems.
- Design an international soil health assessment study in arid agricultural regions with a tailored, practical, and standardized suite of soil health indicators.
- Coordinate international soil sampling, laboratory soil analyses, crop yield data collection, and irrigation data collection across a network of arid agricultural sites.
- Statistically analyze and interpret soil, crop, and irrigation data at broad spatial scales.
- Engage and perform outreach with U.S. and international agribusinesses and philanthropies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Spatial analysis of soil and plant data.
- Science communication in written and oral formats for broad audiences.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- PhD in soil science or related field received by August 2026.
- At least one publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
- Valid passport for international travel.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Research experience in arid regions.
- Research experience with physical, chemical, and/or biological metrics of soil health.
- Leadership experience with research teams and stakeholder outreach.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time |
Full Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week |
40 |
| Job FTE |
1.0 |
| Work Calendar |
Fiscal |
| Job Category |
Research |
| Benefits Eligible |
Yes - Full Benefits |
| Rate of Pay |
NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience |
| Compensation Type |
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Type of criminal background check required: |
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Target Hire Date |
8/3/2026 |
| Expected End Date |
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| Contact Information for Candidates |
Joseph Blankinship
jblankinship@arizona.edu |
| Open Date |
2/13/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply |
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
Please provide a CV, cover letter, and a writing sample. |
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University of Arizona
life insurance, sick time
Feb 13, 2026