Postdoctoral Research Associate – Ag Education

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibilities of this position include conducting research in agricultural sustainability and contributing to teaching efforts within the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. The department emphasizes teaching, learning, and communication processes, integrating all three components of the land-grant mission—learning, discovery, and engagement. Its work focuses on how educational processes support and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across agricultural settings.

Requirements

• An earned Ph.D. at the time of appointment in Agricultural Education
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of high school agricultural education teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods, supported by examples of applied research or project work.
• Demonstrated scientific writing and publishing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research in agricultural sustainability
• Contributing to teaching efforts within the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• WorkFlex options for some positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree