Dear DSSAT Member,
I would greatly appreciate your help in circulating the following position
description to anyone who you think might be interested on cropping systems
research.
Yubin Yang
Senior Systems Analyst
Texas A&M University System
Agricultural Research & Extension Center
Beaumont, Texas 77713
Phone: 409 752-2741 ext. 2500
Email: [log in to unmask]
Web: http://beaumont.tamu.edu
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Research Scientist or Post-Doc Position on Cropping Systems Research
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Position Title: Post Doctoral Researcher or Research Scientist, depending on
qualifications, Full-time
Location: Texas A&M University System, Agricultural Research and Extension
Center at Beaumont
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Starting Date: September 1, 2007 or until a suitable applicant is found
Duties: Primary responsibilities will be to 1) develop, verify, and validate
web-based cropping system simulation models, 2) work as part of the
Agroecosystems Research Group to conduct simulation based analyses
addressing a) global climate change impact on agriculture at a local, state,
national, and international level, b) the biological and economic
suitability of candidate bioenergy crops for different regions of the U.S.
and Texas, and c) water resource allocation, use, and biological/economic
impact, 3) design and analyze results from field and laboratory experiments
focusing on quantifying rice crop response to abiotic and biotic stresses,
and 4) produce nationally peer-reviewed publications and nationally
competitive research proposals. The individual selected for this position is
expected to assume a co-leadership role as part of the Agroecosystems
Research Group, which currently consists of two program leaders, three
computer programmers, a post-doc, two research associates and a research
technician.
Physical requirements necessary to perform essential duties: Must be able to
communicate effectively in English (both orally and in writing). Must be
able to operate a computer (keyboard, screen visualization, etc.). Must have
a valid Texas driver's license, or obtain a valid license at the time of
hire, and be willing to operate an automobile.
Educational requirements: Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D degree in a
biological sciences discipline. A strong foundation in plant physiology,
applied statistics, and computer sciences is highly desirable.
Work experience and skills: The successful candidate is expected to have a
strong quantitative background, with experience in developing process-level
biological simulation models. Demonstrated proficiency in C++ or C#
programming is required, while proficiency with SAS or JMP statistical based
analysis software is desirable. Experience with publishing peer-reviewed
papers is required, while experience with writing nationally competitive
grant proposals is highly desirable. Experience with three-dimensional plant
architecture modeling, and carbohydrate and nitrogen metabolism at the plant
structural level is desirable.
Supervision: The Center Director and the Center's Senior Biological Systems
Analyst will jointly supervise the individual in this position.
Facilities: The Center is part of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station,
Texas A&M University System, and is located 6 miles west of Beaumont, Texas,
a city with ca. 120,000 residents. The Center has ca. 70 scientists and
support staff. Facilities include ca. 1000 acres of land and assorted
equipment, which is largely used for rice research, varietal improvement,
and seed increase programs. The successful candidate will be provided with
office space, a computer, and limited travel support.
Employment Duration: Funding is available for a minimum of two years.
Employment beyond this period is desirable, but is conditional upon
demonstrated proficiency of the incumbent at writing nationally recognized
peer-reviewed publications and grants.
Contact Person: All applications should be submitted electronically and
should include a cover letter summarizing the applicants major strengths, a
c.v., a minimum of three references, with addresses and phone numbers,
copies of the candidates five most relevant publications, and a list of
previous grant submissions and grants. Applications packages (including
publications), should be sent via email to the following:
Dr. Yubin Yang
Senior Biological Systems Analyst
Texas A&M University System
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Agricultural Research & Extension Center
1509 Aggie Drive
Beaumont, Texas 77713
Email: [log in to unmask]
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