Research Associate/NSF Rural Confluence Project Manager Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Oklahoma State University – Stillwater, Oklahoma The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a part-time (.75 FTE) Research Associate/Project Manager for the NSF Rural Confluence Project. Position Descriptions Research Associate The overall objective of the Rural Confluence project is to improve infrastructure for use-inspired research on climate change, focused on disproportionately affected rural communities, and to drive discoveries regarding rural climate resilience while broadening STEM participation and expanding social and economic opportunities for rural and underrepresented populations. The incumbent will assist with development, implementation, and administration of this NSF-funded, multi-institution project and related programs addressing climate change in rural communities in the Mississippi River basin and beyond. Major responsibilities: - 50% - Research coordination: Support and monitor the implementation of the research and educational objectives of the Rural Confluence project across participating institutions in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Louisiana; establish and maintain project-related communication and collaboration among project faculty, staff, students, and other project participants; Support and monitor effective and timely use of project funds and resources. Lead budget revision efforts as needed. Provide support and collaboration to the external evaluation team as needed. Organize monthly or other regularly scheduled meetings for project participants and meetings in and with focus communities as needed. Play a lead role in organizing the project team’s annual meetings. - 25% - External communications: Regularly communicate with the public and stakeholders about project goals, activities, and achievements. Lead project communication and outreach efforts through multiple digital platforms to reach national and international audiences. Identify potential external partners and develop relationships to expand project impacts and collaborations. Create and maintain a high-quality project website. Translate research results and deliver education and outreach materials and programs including factsheets, PowerPoint slide sets, webpages, social media videos, newsletters, and news releases and related materials to support project efforts for non-academic audiences. - 15% - Reporting: Lead and coordinate project reporting efforts as required by NSF, including financial reports. Work closely with the project’s external evaluator to ensure timely and effective progress assessments and feedback on opportunities for improvement. Establish digital repository and catalog system for long-term storage and sharing of project outputs. - 10% - Development: Conceive, plan, and complete external funding proposals, to sustain or build on the Rural Confluence project. Aggregate and summarize preliminary project data for such proposals. Write and publish review or synthesis papers on research topics relevant to the project. As needed, facilitate the development of stakeholder groups, project advisory board, or working groups to plan follow-up research, education, or outreach projects. Qualifications Minimum qualifications: MS in Soil Science, Hydrology, Climatology, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related field; two (2) years of related professional experience including project management. Required skills and certifications: Project management; excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and public speaking; computer; superior organizational skills. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to travel (up to 5 weeks per year) as necessary for project implementation and assessment, participation in relevant meetings, and coordination with stakeholders. Ability to effectively manage research project reporting and finances. Ability to lead project communication and outreach efforts through multiple digital platforms. Ability to communicate complex concepts and analysis to lay audiences holding a range of opinions and beliefs. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in Soil Science, Hydrology, Climatology, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Economics or a closely related field; two or more years relevant professional experience with project management, grant writing, manuscript preparation for publication in peer reviewed journals, and stakeholder coordination. Preferred skills & certifications: Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or other formal project management training; Group facilitation, project evaluation, connections with philanthropic organizations, research translation. Employment Conditions This position is an 11-month, non-tenure track, temporary faculty position. Eleven-month appointments run from July 1 – May 31 with June being the off (unpaid) month. This position is renewable for a minimum of 18 months (or longer depending on the length of the grant), contingent upon funding and need. While the home campus is Stillwater, OK, remote work is possible. A valid driver’s license is required. Both in-state and out-of-state travel will be expected. Travel budget is provided. About the Department The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences includes a group of faculty, staff, post-docs, and graduate/undergraduate students who are dedicated to the Land Grant mission through research, teaching, and extension. Our faculty pride themselves on collegiality and are focused on ensuring the success of our students, faculty, and stakeholders. More information can be found on our website www.pss.okstate.edu, Twitter: @OSUplantsoilsci or Facebook: @osu.pass. Application Applications can be submitted electronically at https://jobs.okstate.edu To apply, candidates should submit: (a) cover letter; (b) resume/curriculum vitae; (c) names and contact information of three professional references. Questions can be directed to Dr. Tyson Ochsner, Regents Professor and hiring supervisor (tyson.ochsner@okstate.edu or 405.744.3627). Review of applications will begin 04/01/2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. To learn more about OSU Agriculture and Stillwater, visit these websites. - https://agriculture.okstate.edu - https://agresearch.okstate.edu - https://extension.okstate.edu - https://www.okstate.edu - https://www.visitstillwater.org - https://www.stillwaterchamber.org

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description - Assessment and measurement of SAR image quality - Development of SAR data processing algorithms and software - Advanced SAR tool design, application programming interfaces (APIs) between SAR tools and commercial Electronic Light Table (ELT) systems, complex SAR file format processing - Analysis of effectiveness of COTS and GOTS algorithms and tools in SAR analysis and visualization - Rapid prototyping to support SAR related research activities Qualifications - SAR image quality, SAR image science, image and signal processing - Nonliteral SAR exploitation, advance SAR image processing, image visualization and analysis - Applications research into the effectiveness and utility of advanced aspects of SAR phenomenology - SAR phenomenology research national space and airborne, commercial and foreign overhead SAR single look complex (SLC) data formats and exploitation - Community SAR standards to include the Sensor Independent Complex Data (SICD) and Sensor Independent Derived Data (SIDD) file formats - SAR tool and LT plug-in APIs, and interactive, near-real time data processing and visualization Requirements - Senior level position education and experience can be met with 9 years of experience and a Master’s degree

Classification Title: Postdoctoral Associate Classification Minimum Requirements: The appointee must have received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities. Job Description: The Research and Evaluation Methodology Program at the University of Florida invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholar positions. Postdoctoral Scholars will work with Dr. Wei Li on multiple funded projects focused on quantitative research methods development and/or the causal evaluation of educational programs. This is a 12-month, time-limited appointment. The appointment is renewable annually for multiple years, contingent upon research needs, funding availability, and satisfactory performance. The start date is flexible, and the position may be performed either in person in Gainesville, FL, or remotely. Expected Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Required Qualifications: - Doctoral degree in quantitative research methods, statistics, or a closely related field by the start date (or completion of all degree requirements prior to the start date). Preferred: The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: - Design and analysis of longitudinal studies - Monte Carlo simulation and/or statistical software or package development (e.g., R, Stata) - Multilevel modeling (MLM), difference-in-differences (DID), or comparative interrupted time series (CITS) - Cleaning and managing large datasets from administrative data sources or online learning platforms - Causal machine learning (e.g., double/debiased machine learning (DML), causal forests, generic ML) - Learning analytics and/or education data mining Candidates with related expertise, such as econometrics, causal inference, experimental and quasi-experimental design and analysis, and methods for handling missing data, are also encouraged to apply. Note: This position does not require expertise in latent growth modeling or structural equation modeling (SEM), and these methods will not be used in this role. Applicants whose primary expertise is in latent growth modeling, SEM, or psychometrics may not be the best fit. Special Instructions to Applicants: To apply, please visit https://jobs.ufl.edu and reference requisition #539018. If you have any questions or require technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at 352-392-2477. Applicants must submit the following materials: - A cover letter (maximum 1.5 pages) describing how you meet the minimum requirements and highlighting the experiences and skills that align with the preferred qualifications (no need to describe all prior experiences). - Curriculum vitae (CV). - Contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted until the applicant advances to a later stage of the selection process). - One or two examples of scholarly writing (e.g., a dissertation chapter, conference paper, or peer-reviewed journal article). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis. Applications received by March 31, 2026 will receive primary consideration. The position will remain open until filled. For inquiries or nominations, please email the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Wei Li, at wei.li@coe.ufl.edu. This is a time-limited position. Health Assessment Required: No

This role is for one of our clients Compensation: $70-$90 per hour We are seeking PhD-level Physics experts specializing in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology to contribute to a high-impact project with a leading AI research organization. In this role, you will apply your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge initiative involving advanced large language models (LLMs). You will help create high-quality technical datasets that support the development of next-generation AI systems by designing challenging domain-specific problems and contributing deep physics insights.