Postdoctoral Research Associate – Ag Education

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Ag Education

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of this position include conducting research in agricultural sustainability and contributing to teaching efforts within the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. The department emphasizes teaching, learning, and communication processes, integrating all three components of the land-grant mission—learning, discovery, and engagement. Its work focuses on how educational processes support and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across agricultural settings.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Ph.D. at the time of appointment in Agricultural Education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of high school agricultural education teaching experience.

• Demonstrated experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods, supported by examples of applied research or project work.

• Demonstrated scientific writing and publishing experience.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies has as its focus the teaching, learning, and communication processes. All three elements of the land-grant philosophy - learning, discovery, and engagement - are part of the department's emphasis on the educational processes, and how these processes impact our clientele in a variety of agricultural settings.

Department Unit/Website:
Agricultural Education and Studies

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.

Application Instructions:
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 Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees 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)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Proposed Start Date:

June 1, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Post Docs

Original Posting Date:

May 11, 2026

Posting Close Date:

May 14, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19185

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