February 26, 1997
Dear Colleague:
Attached is an announcement for a postdoctoral position in sustainable agriculture in
the Department of Plant and Soil Science at Alabama A&M University. The person holding
this position will be located in Huntsville, AL, one of the major technological centers in the
Southeast. The person recruited for this position will validate/modify crop growth simulation
models and needs to be familiar with soil analytical procedures and precision agricultural
techniques.
Your assistance in bringing this announcement to the attention of appropriate
candidates will be appreciated.
Thanks for your cooperation,
Sincerely,
(Govind Sharma)
Professor and Chairman
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
Center for Plant Science
Department of Plant and Soil Science
School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Alabama A&M University
Announcement No. PA-659
Application review will begin 04/01/97 and continue until the position if filled.
FUNCTIONS:
Reports to Professor of Agronomy. Supports the ongoing research in computer modeling of sustainable cotton
production systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Conduct field experiments.
. Collect information on cotton growth parameters.
. Analyze soil for plant nutrients.
. Add appropriate additional codes to computer models.
. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
. Crop physiology/soil science/agronomy
. Crop growth simulation models.
. Soil analysis procedures.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree with specialization in crop physiology/soil science/agronomy or
related disciplines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Current federal law requires identification and employment eligibility verification prior to employment. Only
U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit an Alabama A&M University application, current resume and the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references to: Mrs. Lois Thompson, Director, Human
Resources, PO Box 305, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Normal, AL, 35762. Alabama A&M
University is an equal opportunity employer. The application may be obtained by calling Ms. Mary Thomas in
Human Resources at 205-851-5835. Please refer to the position announcement number when calling and on your
correspondence. For technical questions, contact: Dr. Chandra Reddy, Department of Plant and Soil Science,
Alabama A&M University, PO Box 1208, Normal, AL, 35762, phone 205-851-5462, facsimile 205-851-5429,
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, established in 1875, is a 1890 Land-Grant University, with an
approximate enrollment of 5600 students in six schools: Agriculture and Environmental Sciences; Arts and Sciences; Business
and Economics; Engineering and Technology; Graduate Studies and Extended Education. The Department of Plant and Soil
Science offers B.S. degrees in plant science, forestry, environmental science and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Plant and Soil
Science. The Department's faculty is grouped into five centers-environmental science, remote sensing/GIS, plant science,
molecular biology, and forestry and ecology. The University is located in Huntsville, Alabama, which has multi-cultural
population of 159,000 inhabitants. Huntsville is a vibrant, progressive community that serves as one of the major centers of
aerospace, defense, industrial and urban research and development. Its industries are diversified and afford excellent
opportunities for independent research. The community is a center of cultural resources and has many educational and social
advantages.
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Gerrit Hoogenboom
Associate Professor
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
The University of Georgia
Griffin, Georgia 30223-1797, USA
Phone: 770-229-3438 (New !)
FAX: 770-228-7218
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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