>The Group of Internationally Elite Researchers of the Institute of Crop 
>Production and Grassland Research at the University of Hohenheim invites 
>applications for the position of two Post-Doctoral Fellowships, one with a 
>DSSAT/Crop Modeling background, one with an agronomic field experiment/ 
>remote sensing background. The position will be based at the University of 
>Hohenheim, near Stuttgart, Germany. The position is for a fixed-term 
>contract of 12- months, after which employment is subject to performance 
>and availability of funds. Salaries are paid in Euro and depend on 
>candidate age and family status, but will range between 30.000- 35.000 € 
>per year. Positions will be available October 01, 2004.

>The Post-Doctoral Fellows will engage in the following activities: develop 
>precision farming strategies to improve the management, productivity, 
>sustainability and environmental quality of corn and wheat cropping 
>systems in Southern Germany; identify on a site- specific scale yield 
>limiting factors in different agricultural regions in southern Germany; 
>develop GIS databases used in calibration and validation of DSSAT  crop 
>models; develop site-specific prescriptions for nitrogen management in 
>corn and wheat that include the protection of surface and ground water 
>quality using the recently developed APOLLO software; prepare research 
>proposals and seek extramural funding to support future research 
>activities; conduct and supervise project work, data collection and 
>analyses, prepare literature reviews relevant to research program and 
>prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals. Candidates 
>must be qualified to secure a Visa for training in the United States. A 
>strong publication record is preferred.

>Candidates must have a Ph.D in a field that relates to agronomy, soil 
>science, agricultural engineering, environmental management or related
>disciplines, working knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, crop modelling 
>(DSSAT) and precision agriculture and the ability to communicate research 
>results effectively to a wide range of audiences, proficiency in the 
>English language, as well as the ability to work in multi-cultural 
>environments and in multi-disciplinary teams.

>To apply, interested individuals should provide via email, post or fax a 
>letter  outlining research interests and experience, publication list, the 
>recent curriculum vitae, including address, phone, fax and email, and 
>letters of support from three individuals. To be considered all 
>application materials must be received by August 10, 2004, when formal 
>review of applications for both positions will begin and continue until 
>positions are filled. The University is committed to excellence through 
>the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages women and minorities 
>to apply.
>Please forward all applications to Prof. Dr. W. D. Batchelor, 
>International Elite Researcher, Institute of Crop Production and Grassland 
>Research (340), University of Hohenheim, D-70599 Stuttgart, FAX +49 711 
>459 4344, [log in to unmask], graeff@uni- hohenheim.de.
>
>Dr. Simone Graeff-Hönninger
>Institut für Pflanzenbau und Grünland (340)
>Universität Hohenheim
>Fruwirthstr. 23
>70599 Stuttgart
>Tel: 0711/ 459 2376
>Fax: 0711/459 4344
>e-mail: [log in to unmask]
>www.uni-hohenheim.de/pflanzenbau