Postdoc Research Associate - Climate & Agriculture Research
Position Title
Postdoc Research Associate - Climate & Agriculture Research
Appointment Type
Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The postdoc will collaborate closely with Dr. J. Arbuckle to research farmers' perspectives on climate change and identify social and biophysical factors that influence adaptation and mitigation behaviors. They will combine data from the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll with weather and climate information to perform innovative analyses of how experienced weather over time relates to perceived risks and management actions for adaptation and mitigation. The postdoc is also expected to develop one or two manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Earth System Science.
Preferred Qualifications
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world’s leading institutions of agriculture, with more than 160 years of leadership in science, education, and extension. The college educates future leaders, conducts mission-oriented research, and shares new knowledge for the betterment of Iowa and the world. The college is one of eight colleges at Iowa State University, which is one of the most influential land grant universities in the nation.
Department Unit/Website
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Sociology and Criminal Justice (SOCCJ) | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Excellence Support
Proposed Start Date
April 3, 2026
Proposed End Date Or Length Of Term
June 30, 2026
Number Of Months Employed Per Year
12 Month Work Period
Time Type
Full time
Application Instructions
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.
To Apply For This Position, Please Click On “Apply” And Complete The Employment Application. Please Be Prepared To Enter Or Attach The Following
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
February 18, 2026
Posting Close Date
February 25, 2026
Job Requisition Number
R18665
Postdoc Research Associate - Climate & Agriculture Research
Appointment Type
Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The postdoc will collaborate closely with Dr. J. Arbuckle to research farmers' perspectives on climate change and identify social and biophysical factors that influence adaptation and mitigation behaviors. They will combine data from the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll with weather and climate information to perform innovative analyses of how experienced weather over time relates to perceived risks and management actions for adaptation and mitigation. The postdoc is also expected to develop one or two manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Earth System Science.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a data analyst working in multi-disciplinary teams to understand climate-related risks facing agriculture.
- Experience evaluating the spatial-temporal variability of climate-induced agricultural impact risks and linking weather data to farmer data via GIS coordinates to analyze relationships between weather patterns and farmers' adaptation and mitigation attitudes and behaviors.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world’s leading institutions of agriculture, with more than 160 years of leadership in science, education, and extension. The college educates future leaders, conducts mission-oriented research, and shares new knowledge for the betterment of Iowa and the world. The college is one of eight colleges at Iowa State University, which is one of the most influential land grant universities in the nation.
Department Unit/Website
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Sociology and Criminal Justice (SOCCJ) | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Excellence Support
Proposed Start Date
April 3, 2026
Proposed End Date Or Length Of Term
June 30, 2026
Number Of Months Employed Per Year
12 Month Work Period
Time Type
Full time
Application Instructions
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.
To Apply For This Position, Please Click On “Apply” And Complete The Employment Application. Please Be Prepared To Enter Or Attach The Following
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Program
February 18, 2026
Posting Close Date
February 25, 2026
Job Requisition Number
R18665