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Postdoctoral Scientist - Ecosystem Modeling

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO • 2d ago

Posting Detail Information

Working TitlePostdoctoral Scientist - Ecosystem Modeling

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202501027AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitlePostdoctoral Fellows

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$85,000 - $88,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on08/18/2025

Description of Work Unit

The NREL is a research unit at Colorado State University with a mission "to ensure the sustainability of the Earth's ecosystems through the generation and application of new knowledge." The department's interdisciplinary, ecosystem research promotes collaborations among disciplines and across fields of expertise at CSU and throughout the world.

Position Summary

The post-doctoral scientist will use the DayCent model to conduct dedicated simulations of GHG emissions associated with farm enterprises (crop rotation and management practice combinations) at the HUC 8 watershed scale for the conterminous United States. These simulations will provide region-specific GHG emissions estimates for crop enterprises, supporting the Regional Environment and Agriculture Programming Model ( REAP ) team at the USDA Economic Research Service. The REAP team will use the estimates to evaluate impacts of adopting alternative crop management practices in different parts of the US, based upon changes in policy or agricultural market conditions.

Required Job Qualifications

Ph.D. in Soil Science, Ecology or similar degree

Demonstrated experience applying ecosystem process-based models

Preferred Job Qualifications

Expertise applying ecosystem process-based models to simulate soil C and N dynamics

Expertise with regional scale modeling analyses

Expertise with R and Python

Expertise with the DayCent Ecosystem Model

Publication record that presents original research in ecosystem science

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryModel Simulation

Duty/Responsibility

Prepare process-based model inputs, implement model simulations, and evaluate model results

Percentage Of Time70

Job Duty CategoryManuscript Preparation

Duty/Responsibility

Prepare, submit and revise peer-review manuscripts for publication

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryProject Management

Duty/Responsibility

Coordinate and prepare results for project funders

Communicate as needed and prepare results for delivering to USDA - ERS ; provide guidance on using the data

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryPlanning and Team Participation

Duty/Responsibility

Participate in periodic team meetings to plan tasks for the research, address challenges with implementation, discuss results, and other project activities

Percentage Of Time5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactStephen Ogle, stephen.ogle@colostate.edu

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The @type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

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