June 16, 1997
Back from the DSSAT workshop in Muscle Shoals and Michigan State University,
I send this message again because many of you could not read it
the first time. I am sorry about that. Now in ASCII-format.
Dear Colleague:
Attached is an announcement for a research scientist or a postdoctoral
position in sustainable agriculture in the Collaborative Research Project 192
(Sonderforschungsbereich 192)' Optimization of cropping systems concerning
to maximize production and minimize negative external effects' in the
Institute of Crop Science and Plant Breeding at Germany Christian-Albrechts-
University in Kiel.
The person holding this position will be located in Kiel, GE.
Kiel is one of the major technological centers in Schleswig-Holstein in the
very North of Germany.
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,
Dr. Peter Schoop
Institute for Crop Science and Plant Breeding
Scientific Secretary of the Collaborative Research Project 192
Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Germany
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Tel. 0431-880-3477
FAX 0431-880-1396
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: research scientist or postdoctoral fellow
Collaborative Research Project 192
'Optimization of cropping systems with respect to maximize production and
minimize negative external effects'
Institute for Crop Science and Plant Breeding
Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel
Germany
Application review will begin 09/05/97 and continue until the position is
filled. The position should be filled in July 1, 1997 and run next to
December 31, 1999 possible until December 31, 2000 or 2001 .
FUNCTIONS:
Supports the ongoing research in computer modeling of sustainable
winter oilseed rape (canola), wheat and barley production systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct field experiments.
Collect information on winter oilseed rape 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit at Germany Christian-Albrechts-University
Kiel the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references to:
In English:
Prof. Dr. H. Hanus, Director of the Institute for Crop Science and Plant
Breeding and speaker of the Collaborative Research Project 192,
Christian-Albrechts-University, Olshausenstraae 40, 24118 Kiel, Germany.
In German:
Prof. Dr. H. Hanus, Direktor des Institutes f r Pflanzenbau und
Pflanzenz chtung und Sprecher des Sonderforschungsbereiches 192,
Christian-Albrechts-Universit t, Olsahausenstraae 40, 24118 Kiel,Deutschland
For questions, contact me: Dr. P. Schoop
(049)-431-880-3477,
facsimile (049)-431-880-1396, E-mail: [log in to unmask]
You can get an overview about the Collaborative Research Project 192 under the
internet adress: http://www.rz.uni-kiel.de:8000
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