Job Responsibilities: Participate in a collaborative team research project related to soil microbial and plant response to agronomic chemicals to determine the mode-of-action. Perform independent research with a focus on soil, microbial and/or plant response to chemical treatments in both soil and soilless culture systems under controlled environment and protected cultivation systems (incubation chambers, growth chambers, greenhouse hydroponics, aeroponics)As part of these overarching job responsibilities, tasks may include: Prepare, collect and organize samples for microbial, growth, mineral, or biochemical analysis. Use analytical equipment (pH meters, CO2 sensors, soil/root/plant sensors, chlorophyll fluorescence, etc.) and process samples using standard laboratory analytical techniques (e.g., nutrient extraction, pH, EC), experience with nucleic acid extraction and transcriptomics beneficial. . Evaluate data and summarize results for preparation in peer reviewed publications including use of simple to complex statistical analysis . Compose and write scientific publications, progress and annual/final reports for grants. Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other lab personnel in research. Other related duties as required.