The Sistla Lab is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to come work with us at Cal Poly! The postdoctoral scholar will work within an externally supported research program (USDA, CDFA, and CSU-ARI) that is using a multi-disciplinary approach to characterize changes in the intensity, extent, and socio-environmental implications of agricultural plastics use, plastic debris soil to water transfer, and agroecological responses to biodegradable and conventional plastic mulches accumulating in agricultural soils. Complementing field, laboratory, or data-driven research within these areas, the postdoctoral Scholar will lead writing manuscripts based on these projects, can work with undergraduate and graduate students in related research, and engage in other professional development activities (e.g., conference presentations, grant writing, etc.). The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: terrestrial biogeochemistry, remote sensing, bioinformatics, and agroecological data synthesis/analysis.

Preferred start date is June l, 2023, with some flexibility in this timeline. Review of applications will begin immediately. To apply, please send a CV, contact details for 3 references, and a brief statement of interest to Dr. Seeta Sistla (ssistla@calpoly.edu).