A permanent, full time remote sensing and modeling research position is
available at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Water
Conservation Laboratory in Phoenix, AZ. This is an interdisciplinary
position within the Environmental and Plant Dynamics Research Group. The
position can be filled by a Physical Scientist, Research Ecologist,
Agricultural Engineer, or Research Agronomist. The incumbent will serve
as a member of a team of 4 scientists performing theoretical and practical
research on the use of remote sensing technology for management of
agricultural resources. Team emphasis is on early detection and
quantification of stresses that adversely affect productivity or
sustainability of agricultural systems using reflected solar and emitted
thermal energy. The incumbent is expected to contribute 1) abilities in
using and modifying crop simulation models, canopy level radiative transfer
models, and/or geographic information systems, 2) expertise in remote
sensing, 3) proficiency in scaling leaf and canopy measurements to field
and regional scales, and 4) knowledge of farm management, irrigation, and
production strategies including those used in precision agriculture. The
appointment will be at the GS-11 to GS-13 grade levels (salary range from
$47,110 to $87,289 per year), depending on experience. U.S. citizenship is
required. For detailed information, visit
http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/index.html and see announcement
ARS-X3W-3291 or contact Dr. Bruce Kimball or Paul Pinter at the U.S. Water
Conservation Laboratory (phone: 602-437-1702). The U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion,
age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or
family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons
with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of
program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact
USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice or TDD)
The announcement and instructions for applying for this position can be
viewed directly at
http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/resjobs/X3W-3291.HTM
Please feel free to distribute this information to anyone who might be
interested. The vacancy opens
May 12, 2003 and closes June 27, 2003. The position will be advertised in
the classified sections of the June issue of CSA News and Resource
Magazine.
visit the U.S. Water Conservation Laboratory home page at:
http://www.uswcl.ars.ag.gov/
There's an indexed collection of WCL publications on remote sensing at:
http://www.uswcl.ars.ag.gov/EPD/remsen/RSpdfs.htm
Or browse the entire collection of U.S. Water Conservation Laboratory's
Publications at:
http://www.uswcl.ars.ag.gov/RIS/RISWEB.ISA
The USWCL Remote Sensing Web Page is located a:
http://www.uswcl.ars.ag.gov/EPD/remsen/rsmiss.htm
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