[AgMIP] FW: IFPRI VACANCY POSTING - CROP MODELER - POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW/EPTD#11-185(N) - REVISED

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From: Tufano, Carla (IFPRI) =

Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 11:20 AM
Subject: IFPRI VACANCY POSTING - POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW/EPTD#11-185(N) - REVIS=
ED

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IFPRI VACANCY POSTING

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Position # 11-185 (N) =


(INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED POSITION)

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TITLE:                   POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW          =


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REPORTS TO:       MARK ROSEGRANT

                                DIVISION DIRECTOR


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DIVISION:             ENVIRONMENT AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY (EPTD)

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LOCATION:          WASHIGNTON, DC

GRADE:                 15B                                                 =
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us flsa status:  EXEMPT

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POSTING DATE:  DECEMBER 13, 2011

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CLOSING DATE:  JANUARY 12, 2012 OR UNTIL FILLED

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Job Summary:

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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified =
candidate to serve as a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) for a two (2) year, fixed=
 term, renewable appointment for its Environment and Production Technology =
Division.  Working with multidisciplinary research team of Outlook and Glob=
al Change Theme, the PDF will conduct research and analysis related to biop=
hysically modeling and simulating food production systems at global scale. =
 This position is based at IFPRI headquarters located in Washington, D.C bu=
t may involve significant international travel to collaborators' sites.

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Essential Duties:

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Specific duties include but are not limited to:

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*	Conducting research and analysis related to simulating crop growth and pr=
oduction at country, regional, and global scales using crop systems models.
*	Coordinating research with other biophysical modeling and spatial analysi=
s activities within IFPRI, and assisting in supervising or coordinating the=
 work of research support staff.
*	Developing and managing large spatial crop model input and output dataset=
s using GIS and relational database management systems and making them acce=
ssible to other researchers within IFPRI.
*	Maintaining a high level of research output for publication outlets both =
within IFPRI, and for peer-reviewed journals within the wider scientific co=
mmunity, on topics of close relevance to the work of the Division.
*	Creating linkages to possible external crop modeling collaborators and re=
search groups, when possible to further IFPRI's work.
*	Communicating research and data to a broad spectrum of stakeholders (rese=
archers, academicians, policy makers, and local partners).

Required Qualifications:

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*	PhD in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or closely related field
*	Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience
*	Sound understanding of agronomy, including soil science, crop physiology,=
 and crop management practices
*	Demonstrated research experience in mathematical and process-based modeli=
ng of cropping systems
*	Demonstrated proficiency in programming using Java or C++
*	Proficiency in managing large datasets using relational database manageme=
nt system
*	Demonstrated willingness and ability to acquire new computational skills =
and adapt to novel research techniques
*	Demonstrated ability to perform critical analyses of own as well as exist=
ing research =

*	Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork in a multicultural work en=
vironment and effective interactions with other researchers and collaborato=
rs.
*	Demonstrated capacity to produce good publications record in peer-reviewe=
d journals. =

*	Excellent written and spoken English communication skills with demonstrat=
ed excellence in written and oral presentations.
*	Willingness to travel extensively as required.

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Preferred qualifications:

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*	Proficiency with DSSAT, APSIM, EPIC, DNDC, CROPSYST or other popular comp=
lex crop systems modeling software
*	Experience and comfort with the Linux operating system, especially shell =
scripting in bash
*	Experience using the GRASS GIS environment for handling spatial data and =
manipulating raster datasets for modeling purposes
*	Proficiency in database management using MySQL or PostgreSQL
*	Proficiency in programming using Fortran =

*	Familiarity with international agricultural development-related research =
topics

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IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organize=
d under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on International Agricultura=
l Research (CGIAR).  The mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze altern=
ative national and international strategies and policies for meeting world =
food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with emphasis o=
n low income and on the poorer groups in the countries.

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IFPRI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competiti=
ve salary and excellent benefits.  IFPRI is an international and equal oppo=
rtunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes t=
o excellence. We encourage women and developing country professionals to ap=
ply.

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TO APPLY:

Internal Candidates:  Please send cover letter & resume - via email - to Al=
ma L=F3pez/Carla Tufano.

External Candidates:  Go to www.ifpri.org <http://www.ifpri.org/>  .  Click=
 on "Careers" and "Research Positions" to link you to Position # 11-185 - P=
ostdoctoral Fellow, EPTD.  Please complete on-line application, including a=
 complete curriculum vitae and a detailed letter of interest.  Also complet=
e section providing 3 references.

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For more information on IFPRI, please visit our website at www.ifpri.org <h=
ttp://www.ifpri.org> =


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