Research Scientist II

Iowa State University
📍 Ames, IA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 06, 2026

Job Description

Position Title:Research Scientist II


Job Group:Professional & Scientific


Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience


Job Description:
The Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking a Research Scientist II to support innovative soil fertility and nutrient management research for the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative. This position serves as the lead laboratory scientist for soil nitrogen analysis, overseeing related laboratory operations, maintaining specialized analytical instrumentation, ensuring data quality, and contributing to research that advances sustainable agricultural systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and research partners while playing a key role in generating high-quality scientific data and supporting research publications and presentations.


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Job Details

  • Location Ames, IA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 10, 2026