Livestock Methane Emission Studies, Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Title

Livestock Methane Emission Studies, Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Department

Agriculture

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The annual salary is $57,600.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The School of Agriculture at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral research fellow (#K98020) to join our interdisciplinary team focused on advancing the understanding and mitigation of methane emissions from cattle. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in sustainable agriculture, animal science, and environmental stewardship. This is a one-year temporary appointment with a possible annual renewal for up to three years. The start date for the appointment is as early as March 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Strong background in ruminant physiology, biochemistry, or methane emission quantification techniques.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data interpretation using tools such as SAS, R, Python, or similar.
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement experiments to measure and analyze methane emissions from cattle using advanced techniques (e.g., gas chromatography).
• Develop and assess mitigation strategies including the use of feed additives in cattle.
• Provide technical assistance to participating producers for on-farm trials.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including agronomists, biochemists, plant scientists, and extension agents.
• Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and assist in grant writing to support ongoing research initiatives.
• Participate in outreach activities.

Required Education

A terminal degree in animal science or a closely related agricultural science discipline is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with familiarity of feed science and nutrition strategies for reducing methane, experience in experimental design involving food animal species, and knowledge of agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation strategies will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and research statement as separate attachments when applying online.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Iris Gao at Ying.Gao@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 12/25/2024