CROP MODELER

POSITION: POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL
ENGINEERING. This is a non-tenure track position in the Department of
Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Georgia. The
position is home based at the University of Georgia Campus in Griffin,
Georgia and is supported by grants from USDA-CSREES and other state and
federal agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The crop modeler/agrometeorologist will be
responsible for implementing an applied research program aimed at reducing
climate and weather risks in agriculture and natural resource management in
Georgia and other southeastern States under the auspices of the Southeast
Climate Consortium (<http://www.secc.coaps.fsu.edu/>secc.coaps.fsu.edu).
He/she will conduct applied research on the impact of climate variability
on agricultural and natural resources with an emphasis on the development,
evaluation and application of decision support systems that are to be used
by extension agents, farmers, and natural resource managers. This includes
responsibilities for the development of climate/weather related decision
aids for the Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network (AEMN;
<http://www.georgiaweather.net/>www.Georgiaweather.net). He/she will work
with natural resource managers, researchers and other scientists of the
SECC in carrying out these responsibilities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in one of the major disciplines related to
agricultural and environmental sciences or a closely related field is
required with expertise in crop simulation models and decision support
systems. Training in weather/climate effects on agricultural systems and
experience in remote sensing is desirable.  Candidates should have
demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal
relationships, and an ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team
of researchers. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the
Land-Grant system.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications received by December 1, 2004 are assured
of consideration.

APPLICATION: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum
vitae, college transcripts and names of four references to: Dr. Gerrit
Hoogenboom, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, the
University of Georgia, Griffin, GA 30223, voice: 770-228-7216,
fax:770-228-7218, e-mail:
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]

                        THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA IS AN EO/AA INSTITUTION