>Postdoc.   Non-tenure track, University of Nebraska, 1 to 2 year position
>is available for a Ph.D. scientist with experience in soil moisture and
>crop modeling.  The successful applicant will participate in a study
>relating regional patterns of climate and soils to crop production.  The
>study will treat the region as a system and weather and soils as resources.
> The work will include making regional application of soil moisture and
>crop models.  The data resources include measurements from real-time
>monitoring of both weather and soil moisture.  Climate data will be
>analyzed and used to characterize crop related weather factors and to
>determine the associated extent, timing, and frequency of events.  This
>information will be organized to assess the probable impacts of drought, El
>Nino, and other weather related phenomena on commerce in the region.  The
>role of mesoscale models and seasonal forecasts in projecting soil moisture
>and crop status may also be explored.  Study results will be prepared and
>disseminated through scientific publications, reports, web-pages, and
>internet on-line systems.  The incumbent will work closely with staff of
>the High Plains Climate Center contributing to both research (90%) and
>service (10%) activities. Experience/Education/Qualifications-- Ph.D. in
>appropriate field, with experience in: soil moisture monitoring/modeling,
>crop modeling, and computer programming (FORTRAN and UNIX preferred),
>statistical background in evaluating model performance, use of spreadsheets
>and graphics software.  GIS and mesoscale modeling experience desirable.
>Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work as a team player on
>interdisciplinary projects essential.  CONTACT: Dr. K.G. Hubbard, High
>Plains Climate Center, 242 L.W. Chase Hall, School of Natural Resource
>Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583-
>0728,402-472-6706, email [log in to unmask]  The position becomes
>available February 1, applications will be accepted until a suitable
>candidate is found.  Grant funded position.  Affirmative Action/Equal
>Opportunity Employer.
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