AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. |
| ANNOUNCEMENT NO: | RA-08-005H |
| POSITION: | Research Ecologist/Soil Scientist/Research Engineer (Modeling) |
| LOCATION: | Tifton, Georgia |
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:The incumbent will be assigned to the Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory in Tifton, Georgia and will conduct research in National Program 201. The assignment is to carry out the testing, modification, and application of the Riparian Ecosystem Management Model (REMM) in the Jobos Bay Watershed in Puerto Rico. Specific objectives are to: 1) use REMM to assess how buffers can improve water quality entering Jobos Bay; 2) develop necessary modifications to REMM that will be needed in coastal and tropical environments such as those in Puerto Rico; 3) assemble new and existing data sets from the Jobos Bay Watershed for testing and evaluation of REMM. The incumbent will also test and modify improved nutrient cycling and pesticide transport algorithms of REMM in order to gain better understanding of the pathways of nutrient and pesticide transport in coastal environments where direct atmospheric deposition of nutrients and pesticides to coastal waters is important.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. in ecology, hydrology, agricultural engineering, civil engineering, soil science or related bio-physical science. The position also requires a person with training in simulation model use, database development and management as well as interest in modeling hydrology and nutrient cycling in agricultural systems. Desired skills are: 1) skills in computer information technologies and use of high-end software tools; 2) knowledge of nutrient cycling and environmental chemistry; 3) knowledge of scientific principles of natural resource management; 4) experience in tropical agroecology. Ability to work across disciplines and excellent oral and written communication skills are expected.
INFORMATION ON SALARY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html
INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:
Dr. R. Richard Lowrance
USDA/ARS/SEWRL
POB 946
Tifton, GA 31793
Phone: 229-386-3894
Fax: 229-386-7294
Email: richard.lowrance@ars.usda.gov