Pearl, MS · On-site
$64K - $85K/yr
... soil physics preferred) · Solid quantitative skills and statistical foundation · Willingness to conduct both laboratory and field research Preferred Qualifications · Hands-on experience with ...
Pearl, MS · On-site
$64K - $85K/yr
... soil physics preferred) · Solid quantitative skills and statistical foundation · Willingness to conduct both laboratory and field research Preferred Qualifications · Hands-on experience with ...
Hattiesburg, MS · On-site
$74K - $97K/yr
... soil physics preferred) · Solid quantitative skills and statistical foundation · Willingness to conduct both laboratory and field research Preferred Qualifications · Hands-on experience with ...
Hattiesburg, MS · On-site
$74K - $97K/yr
... soil physics preferred) · Solid quantitative skills and statistical foundation · Willingness to conduct both laboratory and field research Preferred Qualifications · Hands-on experience with ...
Madison, MS · On-site
$61K - $80K/yr
... soil physics preferred) · Solid quantitative skills and statistical foundation · Willingness to conduct both laboratory and field research Preferred Qualifications · Hands-on experience with ...
Madison, MS · On-site
$61K - $80K/yr
... soil physics preferred) · Solid quantitative skills and statistical foundation · Willingness to conduct both laboratory and field research Preferred Qualifications · Hands-on experience with ...
Jackson, MS · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
... soil physics preferred) · Solid quantitative skills and statistical foundation · Willingness to conduct both laboratory and field research Preferred Qualifications · Hands-on experience with ...
Jackson, MS · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
... soil physics preferred) · Solid quantitative skills and statistical foundation · Willingness to conduct both laboratory and field research Preferred Qualifications · Hands-on experience with ...
Vicksburg, MS · On-site
$40K/yr
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
Vicksburg, MS · On-site
$40K/yr
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
Vicksburg, MS · On-site
$40K/yr
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
Vicksburg, MS · On-site
$40K/yr
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
Vicksburg, MS · On-site
$40K/yr
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
Vicksburg, MS · On-site
$40K/yr
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
Lemont, IL · On-site
$72K - $121K/yr
... experts in physics, biology, and environmental science. Research Context Soil microbial communities play a fundamental role in carbon and nutrient cycling, yet their spatial organization and ...
Lemont, IL · On-site
$72K - $121K/yr
... experts in physics, biology, and environmental science. Research Context Soil microbial communities play a fundamental role in carbon and nutrient cycling, yet their spatial organization and ...
Lemont, IL · On-site
$72K - $121K/yr
... experts in physics, biology, and environmental science. Research Context Soil microbial communities play a fundamental role in carbon and nutrient cycling, yet their spatial organization and ...
Lemont, IL · On-site
$72K - $121K/yr
... experts in physics, biology, and environmental science. Research Context Soil microbial communities play a fundamental role in carbon and nutrient cycling, yet their spatial organization and ...
Lemont, IL · On-site
$72K - $121K/yr
... experts in physics, biology, and environmental science. Research Context Soil microbial communities play a fundamental role in carbon and nutrient cycling, yet their spatial organization and ...
Lemont, IL · On-site
$72K - $121K/yr
... experts in physics, biology, and environmental science. Research Context Soil microbial communities play a fundamental role in carbon and nutrient cycling, yet their spatial organization and ...
... experts in physics, biology, and environmental science. Research Context Soil microbial communities play a fundamental role in carbon and nutrient cycling, yet their spatial organization and ...
... experts in physics, biology, and environmental science. Research Context Soil microbial communities play a fundamental role in carbon and nutrient cycling, yet their spatial organization and ...
Vicksburg, MS · On-site +1
$40K - $163K/yr
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
Vicksburg, MS · On-site +1
$40K - $163K/yr
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$85K - $127K/yr
... research and document reviews. Must have experience in environmental projects that evaluate soil ... M.S. in Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering. * CHP, American Board of Health Physics ...
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$85K - $127K/yr
... research and document reviews. Must have experience in environmental projects that evaluate soil ... M.S. in Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering. * CHP, American Board of Health Physics ...
... research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science ... as ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, geochemistry, soil science, geology, hydrology ...
... research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science ... as ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, geochemistry, soil science, geology, hydrology ...
Richland, WA · On-site
$100K/yr
... research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science ... as ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, geochemistry, soil science, geology, hydrology ...
Richland, WA · On-site
$100K/yr
... research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science ... as ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, geochemistry, soil science, geology, hydrology ...
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
... physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished ...
... or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that ...
... or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that ...
... or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that ...
... or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that ...
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$109K - $182K/yr
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Test Technology Division is seeking a technically ... Apply deep expertise in mathematics, mechanics of materials, physics, and rock/soil mechanics to ...
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$109K - $182K/yr
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Test Technology Division is seeking a technically ... Apply deep expertise in mathematics, mechanics of materials, physics, and rock/soil mechanics to ...
| Aspect | Soil Physics Research | Soil Science Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Master's or Ph.D. in Soil Science, Environmental Science, or related fields | Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Soil Science, Agriculture, or related fields |
| Work Environment | Research labs, universities, government agencies, field sites | Fieldwork, laboratory, agricultural settings, soil sampling |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Academic, government research, environmental consulting | Farming operations, soil testing labs, government agencies |
While Soil Physics Research focuses on advanced scientific studies of soil properties and processes, Soil Science Technicians primarily perform field sampling, testing, and data collection to support soil management and agricultural practices. Both roles are essential in soil-related industries but differ in their scope, credentials, and daily tasks.
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📍 Mississippi State University
🌱 Weed Science Research Group
The Weed Science Research Group at Mississippi State University is recruiting a PhD student to study the environmental fate, behavior, and transport of herbicides in agricultural systems.
This position will focus on understanding the physicochemical processes that govern herbicide persistence, mobility, and transformation under field and controlled conditions.
Research Focus Areas· Herbicide sorption/desorption in soils
· Degradation kinetics (biotic and abiotic processes)
· Transport (Leaching potential, Volatility, runoff)
· Laboratory and field-scale experimentation
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry, Crop Science, or related field
· Previous coursework in chemistry (organic chemistry and analytical chemistry)
· Previous coursework in Soil Science (soil chemistry, soil physics preferred)
· Solid quantitative skills and statistical foundation
· Willingness to conduct both laboratory and field research
· Hands-on experience with chromatographic techniques (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC)
· Experience in herbicide residue analysis
· Understanding of soil–chemical interactions
· Experience in experimental design and data analysis (R, SAS, or similar)
· Background in environmental risk assessment
· Scientific writing experience (publications are a plus)
· Ability to work independently and manage long-term experiments
✔️ Training in advanced environmental fate methodologies
✔️ Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry and field experimentation
✔️ Strong integration between laboratory and applied agricultural systems
✔️ Opportunities for high-impact publications
✔️ Collaboration with national and international partners
✔️ Mentorship in becoming an independent scientist and future leader in weed and environmental sciences
✔️ Full graduate research assistantship: competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance for three years.
Please do not send direct messages on LinkedIn or other social media; we do not monitor those channels for applications. Please also do not send application materials via email. Applications via email will not be considered.
Before starting the form, please have ready: (1) a current CV, (2) unofficial transcripts, (3) a one-page statement of research interests, and (4) contact information for three references.
Applications must be submitted through the following link:
https://forms.gle/tAeK729T3Vutv2FL7
Please feel free to share this opportunity with suitable candidates who are passionate about advancing sustainable agriculture through science.
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