[AgMIP] USDA Post-Doc: Global Land-Potential Knowledge System (LandPKS)

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This is a pre-announcement for an exciting USDA post-doc opportunity that w=
ill be available early August. More information on the project at landpoten=
tial.org. We would like to fill this position as quickly as possible.

Interdisciplinary Position:  Research Soil Scientist (470)/Physical Scienti=
st (1320) /Ecologist (408)/Agronomist (471); GS-11/12; Salary Range:  $58,5=
62.00 - $91,255.00 PA
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The incumbent will serve as a Research Associate with the Range Management =
Unit, Jornada Experimental Range located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. - This =
is a full-time, temporary appointment Not-To-Exceed 2 years, in the Excepte=
d Service.  -   Duties: The incumbent will contribute to the development of=
 a global Land Potential Knowledge System (LandPKS), which is designed to p=
rovide land managers with a suite of mobile apps connected to Cloud-based g=
lobal databases and models allowing them to access and share global knowled=
ge and information relevant to their specific conditions and management obj=
ectives.  Specific responsibilities include development and refinement of a=
n ensemble modeling system to predict potential production and resilience b=
ased on mobile phone inputs and global databases, and serving as a member o=
f the leadership team of this rapidly growing global partnership.  Qualific=
ation Requirements: Ph.D. in Soil Science or Agronomy or a closely related =
discipline of science; or Physical Science or Biological Science.  Proficie=
ncy with a variety of predictive agronomic models, statistical analyses and=
 GIS are highly desirable as well as demonstrated effective writing skills,=
 ability to work as a collaborative team member. *Applicants must meet basi=
c Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard's requirement=
s of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsi=
bilities of this position.*  U.S. citizenship or permanent residents who me=
et certain eligibility requirements may apply.  Additional information on t=
he employment of non-citizens can be found at:  https://www.afm.ars.usda.go=
v/hrd/EmployForeignNationals/index.htm   Position is open until filled.


For further details about this position and how to apply contact Dr. Jeff H=
errick; jeff.herrick at ars.usda.gov with a copy to jherrick at nmsu.edu or 575-6=
46-5194.

            ** ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider **
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