Dear DSSAT Members,

I would greatly appreciate your help in distributing the following
announcement for an assistant professor position in Cropping System Nutrient
Management at the Texas A&M University System, AgriLife Research & Extension
Center in Beaumont, Texas, USA:

http://beaumont.tamu.edu/Events/Assistant%20Professor%20Nutrient%20Managemen
t%20Beaumont%2008.pdf

With best regards,

Yubin
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Yubin Yang
Senior Systems Analyst
Texas A&M University System
AgriLIFE 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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Sent on Behalf of the Search Committee
ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Cropping System Nutrient Management
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Position: Assistant Professor located at the Texas AgriLife Research and
Extension Center at Beaumont.

Appointment: 100% research. Salary will be highly competitive and
commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Plant Nutrition, Soil Science, Plant Physiology,
or a closely related biological science is required. Preference will be
given to candidates with a strong background in physicochemical aspects of
plant nutrient uptake, soil/water/plant nutrient modeling, and nutrient fate
analysis. Candidates who are further trained in agronomic production and
management research are desired. Evidence of research productivity, as
demonstrated through publications and potential to develop a strong,
independent, externally- competitive funded research program, is required.

Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will be expected to provide
expertise in the plant-soil-environment interface as part of a team of
scientists whose focus is the study of plant response to abiotic and biotic
stresses, and physiology of yield and quality with an emphasis on rice.
Significant aspects of the research are expected to focus on nutrient
transport, as affected by edaphic, climatic, biotic and physiological
variables that impact the plant/soil continuum, and the response of rice and
other crops to nutrient availability. It is anticipated that the incumbent's
research will contribute to development of quantitative/physicochemical
models and management decision aids to address nutrient management and the
movement of nutrients within soil, to and in the plant, and in ground and
surface water. The successful candidate will contribute to the development
and application of mechanistic understanding addressing the complexity
inherent to plant and cropping systems and to predict genotype yield
performance as impacted by abiotic and biotic stresses, and development.

The incumbent's research is also expected to result in the development of
fertility recommendations for commercial cultivars and elite lines of rice.
The incumbent will be expected to develop field experiments across the Texas
rice belt, partner with plant nutrition experts in other rice producing
states, and communicate effectively with the state's rice producers.
Opportunity exists for research on bioenergy and other crops,
phytoremediation, and organic production.

The incumbent will be expected to develop a nationally competitive
externally funded research program and collaborate closely with scientists
across the Texas A&M University System, the USDA/ARS, and with scientists
from other states and around the world.
Supervision: The incumbent will be administratively responsible to the
Center Director of the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at
Beaumont. Evaluation for promotions will be through the Soil and Crop
Sciences Department at Texas A&M University.
Facilities: The Texas AgriLife Research & Extension Center at Beaumont is
part of the Texas A&M University System. The Center houses about 60 Texas
AgriLife Research and USDA scientists and research support staff. Facilities
include 1100 acres of land, ca. 960 ac. near Beaumont, ca. 112 ac. near
Eagle Lake, and ca. 17 ac. near Ganado, Texas. The incumbent will be
provided with office, laboratory, and greenhouse space, a research
technician, and start-up funds.

Application Information: Interested candidates should submit a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, the names, mail and e-mail addresses, and
telephone numbers of five references, and pdf copies of up to five reprints.
Applicants are requested to include in their letter of application
information highlighting their qualifications for the position and a
description about how they will further the goals set forth for this
position. Apply on-line at: https://greatjobs.tamu.edu Refer to NOV #:
03697.

For additional information contact Dr. Lee Tarpley at [log in to unmask] or
(409) 752-2741 x2235. Applications should be received by October 20, 2008 to
receive full consideration for the position. Previous applicants are welcome
to apply.
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