Post Doctoral Research Associate

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Title
Post Doctoral Research Associate


Division
College of Agriculture


Department
Agricultural Science


Number of hours per week
37.5


Days to be worked
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday


Months per year
Fiscal (12 months)


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Job Type
Full-Time


Campus
Main Campus


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Position Number
121025


Advertised Salary

Pay Basis
Monthly


Job Description

Tennessee State University invites applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Research Associate , a 1.5-year grant-funded appointment . The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Statewide Extension Irrigation Specialist to advance research and Extension programs focused on precision irrigation management, agricultural water-use efficiency, and digital agriculture technologies.

This role involves designing, implementing, and evaluating research projects at Tennessee State University's experimental sites, while also partnering with agricultural research facilities across the state. Key responsibilities include supporting experimental design and field operations, integrating and monitoring sensor-based technologies, analyzing research data, and communicating findings to both scientific and agricultural audiences. Working closely with the project supervisor, the postdoctoral researcher will also contribute to the preparation and publication of research results in peer-reviewed journals and Extension outreach materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Irrigation Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel to research sites across Tennessee.
• Experience working with soil-plant-atmosphere monitoring tools, remote sensing tools
• Effective programming and data analysis skills using Python, RStudio, or related programming Languages, or experience working with water balance or energy balance models.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, consistently completing tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Experience conducting field-based agricultural research in extreme weather conditions
• Proven effective communication skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants


Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date
07/15/2026


Close Date
08/15/2026


Job Category
Administrative/Professional


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Benefits


Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

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