Post Doc Position at Iowa State University

The Department of Sociology at Iowa State University invites applications for a post doc position to conduct sociological research in agriculture, natural resources, and community with faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

This position entails working with Department of Sociology faculty to conduct research including work with primary survey data and secondary data sets, analyses for social, economic, and cultural patterns applying sociological theories, and preparing manuscripts with faculty for peer reviewed journal publication and general public audience. We are looking for a self-motivated, highly-organized and self-directed person with ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Job duties and responsibilities

1. Conduct research on agriculture and conservation land management, natural resource management, and community

2. Analyze socioeconomic, perceptions, and ecological impacts of the biofuels industry at multiple scales

3. Prepare manuscripts for scientific journal publication as author/co-author

4. Participate in multidisciplinary grant proposal writing

5. Work closely with faculty to conduct research

Minimum qualifications

1. PhD in sociology with expertise in one or more areas: agriculture, natural resource management, and/or community

2. Proficiency in quantitative data analysis, working with survey data sets, combining primary and secondary data using a variety of techniques including statistical analyses, modeling and spatial representation

3. Skillful writer; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing technical and professional journal articles

4. Strong sociological theory and application to natural resources, agriculture, and/or community

Preferred qualifications

1. Knowledge of federal secondary data sources, such as Census, BLS, BEA, etc.

2. Survey research experience

3. Knowledge of GIS concepts and software

4. Critical thinker, able to analyze data, connect to sociological theories

5. Grant writing experience

Salary commensurate with candidate’s academic and professional qualifications [min ~ $40,000]

Location: Iowa State University, Department of Sociology, Ames, Iowa State University

To be considered please send CV, example of writing, three letters of reference and mail to: Post-Doc Search Committee, Dr. Lois Wright Morton, Department of Sociology, 303 East Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011