Research Assistant - Nitrogen Cycling & Regenerative Agriculture

Primary Purpose: The candidate will manage experiments aimed at better understanding nitrogen flow, cycling, use efficiency, and losses in crop production systems. Nature of Work: The candidate will work closely with Dr. Kate Congreves\xe2\x80\x99 lab and her collaborators to plan, design, and implement agricultural research experiments on nitrogen flow, cycling, use efficiency, and losses. Research will involve 15N stable isotope techniques, nitrous oxide emission measurements, and modelling nitrogen flows. Diverse cropping systems will be studied, including (but not limited to) wheat, lentil, canola, mustard, pea, etc. Experiments will be agronomic in nature but are closely linked to genetic/breeding efforts of collaborators, as well as nitrogen budget efforts via national and international collaborations. Typical Duties or Accountabilities: The candidate will be responsible for project management and work closely with the principal investigator and her network of collaborators. Specific responsibilities will include organizing meetings, developing timelines and schedules, activity planning, implementing research protocols, sample collection and processing, data management, and contributing to manuscripts/reports, and delivering presentations. Education: Applicants are expected to hold a MSc in a related field (earned within the last 5 years). Experience: Demonstrated experience conducting agricultural experiments with crops is required. Experience managing research projects, producing high-quality data, and publishing papers in reputable peer-reviewed journals is required. Experience with 15N isotopes or nitrous oxide emissions would be an asset. Skills: Demonstrated ability to create and foster relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and education levels is important. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required. The applicant must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, with an aptitude for teamwork and collaboration. To Apply: Interested applicants must include the following in their application: a one-page statement of research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three referees. Applicants with an incomplete application package will not be considered. Department: Plant Sciences
Status: Term
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
Salary: starting salary to commensurate with experience and education
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 5/23/2024
Closing Date: 6/19/2024
Number of Openings: 1
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