Colleagues,
S. Snapp at Michigan State University asked that I share this postdoctoral position opening. Please contact Dr. Snapp directly. Applications should be submitted electronically to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, attention Dr. Sieglinde Snapp, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University. Applications accepted until March 30, 2012.

Jeff White
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POSITION DESCRIPTION

International Ag Systems Scientists, Dept. Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State University

A three year Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in International Agricultural Systems Science, based in the department of Crop and Soil Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous research program addressing systems agronomy in the Global South. Examples of research areas include ecological approaches to improving farming system resilience through conservation agriculture, and complementary combinations of plants, animals, water, and soil organisms that support crop production and quality, as well as sustainability. This could include strategic and adaptive research on agronomy of cereal and legume crops, or addressing constraints to soil productivity in tropical agro-ecosystems. Leadership will be expected in designing, testing and dissemination of integrated crop and soil management options relevant to smallholder farmers. Areas of expertise might include systems analysis, participatory action research, or developing analytical tools and practices supporting ecological intensification. A significant opportunity for the successful candidate will be on-going multi-stakeholder research supported by USAID through Feed the Future Initiatives in Africa. It is anticipated that an opportunity will arise in the future for a fixed-term faculty position in this research area at MSU.
Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned doctorate in agronomy, soil science, agricultural ecology or a related field, and show evidence of excellence in research and agricultural development. Experience in tropical agroecosystems is essential. The successful candidate is expected to have strong oral and written communication skills as well as analytical expertise.  Evidence of grantsmanship and leadership in collaborative research endeavors is a plus.
Application Procedure: Qualified individuals should submit the following: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three referees contact information.  Applications should be submitted electronically to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, attention Dr. Sieglinde Snapp, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University. Applications accepted until March 30, 2012.




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