Postdoctoral Research Associate I

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Maricopa

37860 West Smith Enke Road (Show on map)

Nov 21, 2024

Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number	req19406
Department	Biosystems Engineering-Res
Department Website Link	https://be.arizona.edu/
Location	Maricopa
Address	UA Maricopa Agriculture Center, 37860 W. Smith Enke Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85138 USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Biosystems Engineering invites applicants for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate I. This position will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems and sensors, overseeing irrigation activities, gathering plant and soil data, utilizing drones for remote sensing data acquisition, conducting laboratory analyses, performing comprehensive data analyses, and drafting publications for peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate will possess a solid grasp of irrigation engineering technologies encompassing sensors, subsurface drip irrigation, fertigation equipment, and irrigation models. This is a year-to-year appointment, contingent upon funding and performance. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA 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	Perform operation and maintenance tasks for center pivot, pressurized drip, and gravity drip irrigation systems. Utilize and improve irrigation models to enhance water utilization and crop yield. Gather and analyze field data, including plant metrics, soil and plant samples, and soil moisture content measured with tools such as neutron moisture meters and various sensors. Conduct drone flights to acquire remote sensing data. Employ software like Pix4Dfields, Pix4DMapper, and others for image analysis. Author and co-author papers and disseminate findings through publication in peer-reviewed journals. Support field tours, field days, and other extension activities as needed.
Minimum Qualifications	Applicant must have, as of the beginning date of the appointment, a Ph.D. Must have Remote Pilot in command license or obtain it after hire. Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
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	$61,008
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
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Diaa Eldin Elshikha diaaelshkha@arizona.edu
Open Date	5/2/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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