Dear list members,
Please find the details of a post-doctoral Crop Modelling position at the South African Sugarcane Research Institute attached below, or on the SA Sugar Association web site: http://www.sasa.org.za/PostDoctoralResearchAssociate699.aspx. Please circulate among colleagues and other interested parties.
Kind regards,
Matthew Jones
Crop Modeller
South African Sugarcane Research Institute
170 Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe
Private Bag X02, Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal, 4300, South Africa
Telephone: +27 31 508 7441 Facsimile: 031 508 7597
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Website: http://www.sasa.org.za
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Post Doctoral Research Associate: Modelling Sugarcane Canopy Development and Biomass
The South African Sugarcane Research Institute based in Mount Edgecombe near Durban seeks a research associate to join an experienced team of researchers to conduct exciting crop modeling research in sugarcane.
Genetic, environmental (e.g. water status and temperature) and management (e.g. row spacing and mulch layers) factors all effect crop growth and development processes such as leaf and tiller phenology, resource capture, biomass assimilation and partitioning. The aim is to develop conceptual models from recently acquired physiological knowledge about these interactions and incorporate it into the DSSAT Canegro sugarcane model. The research associate will work with leading scientists and programmers to:
. develop a coherent set of integrated conceptual models, appropriate algorithms and mathematical relationships;
. incorporate these into the existing DSSAT Canegro v4.5 code,
. test the new model against experimental data, and
. document model changes.
Research outcomes will include the code and scientific documentation of the new version of DSSAT Canegro as well as publications in scientific journals.
The ideal candidate will have:
. A Ph.D. in botany, crop science, agronomy, soil science, agrometeorology or related field.
. Experience in crop simulation modeling.
. The ability to use software to quantitatively analyse crop experimental data and simulate crop and soil processes.
. The capacity to conduct independent research.
. The ability to communicate effectively and write scientific publications.
For further information please contact Dr. Abraham Singels ([log in to unmask]).
A detailed CV and covering letter, outlining why the candidate is suited to the position, should be sent to:
Nontokozo Gumede
Human Resources, SASRI,
Private Bag X02,
Mt Edgecombe, 4300. KZN.
South Africa.
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Closing date: 31 August 2011 (or until position is filled)
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