Associate in Research/Postdoctoral Research Associate Available Title(s): 306-YNFACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 321-YNFACULTY - Associate in Business Title: Associate in Research/Postdoctoral Research Associate Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Washington State University conducts research, education, and outreach on critical issues of food production and sustainable agroecology. Summary of Duties: Recruitment for a post-MS or post-PhD candidate with experience in research, statistical analyses, writing, and publishing in Soil Science or closely related field. The position will support a program in Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture including multiple projects in soil fertility management, organic weed management, organic soil amendments, soil microbiology, and public surveys. The candidate will work with graduate students and faculty to complete plant and soil analyses, statistically analyze data, interpret data and develop research articles, respond to reviewers for publication, and develop funding proposals. Required Qualifications: Associate in Research: • Masters degree in Soil Science or closely related field • At least 2 peer-reviewed articles published as primary author Postdoctoral Research Associate: • PhD in Soil Science or closely related field • At least 2 peer-refereed articles published as primary author Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels): • Research focus in soil biology, soil fertility, or sustainable agriculture • Outstanding skills in scholarly writing and editing • Outstanding record, commensurate with career stage, of publishing in peer-reviewed journals • Experience in writing federal grant proposals • Evidence of working well with diverse students and colleagues Additional Information: Area/College: https://cahnrs.wsu.edu Department Name: Crop and Soil Sciences City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA, 99164 Department Link: http://https/css.wsu.edu/ Monthly Salary: Associate in Research $4,250.00 - $4,583.00 at 100% FTE ($3,187.50 - $3,437.25 prorated for 75% FTE) Postdoctoral Research Associate $4,583.00 - $5,166.00 at 100% FTE ($3,437.25 - $3,874.50 prorated for 75% FTE) In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible FTE: 75% - 100% dependent of candidate needs This is a Temporary position. This temporary position is set to end one (1) year from start date, with possible renewal of up to 2 additional years. Renewal is dependent on performance, the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Posting Close Date: This position has been re-posted. Applicants must submit their completed application by April 30, 2024 at 11: