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The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, North Central Soil Conservation
Research Laboratory in Morris, MN is seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH
ASSOCIATE, (Research Agricultural Scientist, GS-401-11).  Ph.D. is required.
Salary is commensurate with experience ($47,110 - $61,248 per annum) plus
benefits.  There are some citizenship restrictions.  The incumbent will: 1)
use simulation modeling to quantify ecosystem services (including greenhouse
gas emissions, carbon storage, soil erosion, pesticide and nutrient runoff
and leaching) and economic returns for selected treatments at GRACEnet
(Greenhouse Gas Reduction through Agricultural Carbon Enhancement network)
research sites across the U.S. and 2) develop a decision-aid for producers
to rapidly evaluate production practices that maximize joint provision of
carbon storage, ecosystem services and economic returns.  Skills in computer
programming and simulation and knowledge of multi-objective analysis,
statistical methods, and economic analysis are desirable.  Refer to
www.ars.usda.gov for the full text announcement (RA-04-011H) and for
complete application instructions.  Send application materials and
references to Dr. David Archer, USDA/ARS, 803 Iowa Ave., Morris, MN 56267 or
e-mail [log in to unmask] USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity provider
and employer.