U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Soil and Crop Modeling U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Full-time postdoctoral fellowship with a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience; listed stipend is $79,200 per year. Appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed depending on recommendation and availability of funds. Health insurance is required for participation, but no employment benefits are provided.
Deadline
Oct 23, 2026
Country
United States
University
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USDA-ARS is offering a postdoctoral fellowship in soil and crop modeling with the Agricultural Research Service in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
The project is hosted by the Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management Research Unit within the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center. The fellow will work with USDA-ARS soil scientists and university scientists on process and statistical modeling to improve nutrient use efficiency in Midwest dairy agroecosystems.
Research activities include applying the Ruminant Farm Systems model – Soil and Crop Module (RuFaS-SCM) to predict crop yields, nutrient uptake, and nutrient losses; performing model calibration and validation; and using crop/farm decision-support tools to assess how management and weather affect soil erosion and losses of nitrogen and phosphorus in surface runoff from long-term paired watersheds.
This opportunity is aimed at candidates with a doctoral background in Soil Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Hydrology, or a related field. Preferred experience includes modeling, agronomy, nutrient management, statistics, and model development/application. U.S. citizenship is required.
The appointment is full time, initially for one year, and may be renewed depending on recommendation and availability of funds. The stipend is listed as $79,200 per year and is commensurate with education and experience. Health insurance is required for participation.
To apply, scroll to the bottom of the Zintellect posting and click APPLY. Submit an application, transcript(s), a current CV/resume, and two recommendations. The deadline is 2026-10-23 and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Funding details
Full-time postdoctoral fellowship with a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience; listed stipend is $79,200 per year. Appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed depending on recommendation and availability of funds. Health insurance is required for participation, but no employment benefits are provided.
What's required
Applicant must be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Hydrology, or a related field. The degree must have been received within the past five years, or be anticipated by December 31, 2026. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred qualifications include modeling experience and advanced knowledge of agronomy, nutrient management, statistics, and model development/application.
How to apply
Scroll to the bottom of the opportunity page and click APPLY. Submit an application, unofficial transcript or academic record, current CV/resume, and two educational or professional recommendations. Documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
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