Fellow (Post Doc)

The Department of Agronomy is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct innovative research in soil fertility, nutrient management, and applied data science. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary research focused on improving nutrient use efficiency, crop productivity, and environmental sustainability across major cropping systems. The position offers opportunities to integrate field research, statistical modeling, extension, and scientific communication while collaborating with faculty, students, producers, and industry partners.

The Department of Agronomy, together with the Research and Extension Centers, provides statewide leadership for teaching, research, and extension activities in plant breeding, crop production, range science, soil science, and weed sciences and contributes substantially to activities in genetics, water science, and environmental sciences.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

* PhD in Soil Fertility, Nutrient Management, Data Science or related field.
* Demonstrated expertise in soil fertility, nutrient management, and field research.
* Experience designing, implementing, and managing multi-location agronomic experiments.
* Strong quantitative skills with experience in statistical analysis and programming using R or similar software.
* Record of scientific writing and publications or strong potential for publication.
* Valid driver's license.

The degree requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and independently manage research projects.
* Graduate-level training or experience in statistics, data science, machine learning, or predictive modeling.
* Experience with nutrient calibration and correlation studies, nutrient use efficiency, soil fertility diagnostics, and long-term fertility experiments.
* Experience translating scientific information into extension or outreach materials communication.
* Experience mentoring students and supervising research personnel.
* Experience collaborating with producers, industry partners, and extension programs.
* Ability to synthesize complex datasets into practical management recommendations.
* Excellent project management and organizational skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to collaborative research.
* Commitment to scientific integrity, innovation, and professional development.

Additional Role Information:

• Valid driver's license

Sponsorship eligibility:

This position is eligible for sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest
• CV
• Name, email address, and phone numbers for three professional references

Applications close on:August 24, 2026

$60,000 - $70,000