[AgMIP] USDA-ARS Ames -- Post-doc in Agroclimatology and Physical Science

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Research Opportunity Description
Agroclimatologist/Physical Scientist
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ames, IA
ARS-NLAE-2014-0029
Project Description:

The National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment in Ames, Iowa i=
s seeking a post-doctoral scholar to quantify the effects of weather and cl=
imate on crops and livestock in the Midwest as part of the Midwest Climate =
Hub. This position will develop mathematical relationships to define the im=
pact of weather and climate on crop and livestock systems and incorporate t=
his information into decision aid tools for producers.

To achieve this goal, the efforts will focus on:

  1.  Development analytical tools for the quantification of the impact of =
weather and climate on crop and livestock production in the Midwest;
  2.  Development of linkages between the analytical tools for crop and liv=
estock production and meteorological and climatological forecast models to =
incorporate into decision tools for agriculture;
  3.  Development of analytical tools to quantify the impact of weather and=
 climate on stress for crop and livestock systems in the Midwest, and
  4.  Development of quantitative assessments of the impacts of weather and=
 climate on insect, disease, and pest populations.

These results would require interfacing with the regional climate centers f=
or data and provide summary materials for extension and education efforts t=
hroughout the Midwest.

Qualifications:

To be eligible, applicants must have received a doctorate degree within fiv=
e years of the desired starting date. Training for this position should inc=
lude courses in agroclimatology, micrometeorology, atmospheric sciences, ag=
ricultural systems, microclimatology, agronomy, computer science, mathemati=
cs, and statistics. Experience should include analysis of weather or climat=
e relationship to agricultural systems and interest in developing an unders=
tanding of the dynamics between weather or climate and agricultural systems=
 using a variety of mathematical or statistical techniques.

Preferred skills include:

  *   the analysis of weather and climate data relative to agricultural pro=
duction
  *   developing statistical or mathematical models for biological and phys=
ical systems
  *   experience in the application of statistical or mathematical models t=
o agricultural systems
  *   experience in the preparation of research papers from research studies

While participants will not enter into an employment relationship with ARS,=
 this position requires a pre-employment check and a full background invest=
igation.

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents =
(LPR) and foreign nationals.

This is an equal opportunity program open to all qualified individuals with=
out regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, mental or p=
hysical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or covered vet=
eran=92s status.

Additional Information:

The appointment is full-time for one year and may be renewed upon recommend=
ation of the ARS and availability of funding. The annual stipend rate for t=
his position is $76,597. A stipend supplement in the amount of $13,615 is i=
ncluded in this rate to offset the cost of an individual or family health i=
nsurance plan. The participant must show proof of health and medical insura=
nce. Health insurance may be obtained through ORISE. The rate also includes=
 a travel allowance of $5,000 per year to reimburse travel-related expenses=
 to scientific and professional development activities. The participant doe=
s not become an employee of the ARS or ORISE.

For additional information about the ARS Research Participation Program, pl=
ease visit http://www.orise.orau.gov/usda-ars.

How to Apply:

An application can be found at http://orise.orau.gov/usda-ars/applicants/ap=
plication.htm. Please reference Project #ARS-NLAE-2014-0029 in your applica=
tion and when calling or writing for information.

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