Vacancy Announcement
ASSISTANT SCIENTIST I
Vacancy Number: 993147
Department:     AGRICULTURAL & BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Proposed Start Date:    MAY 1, 1999
Appointment Conditions: Term, 12 Months, Full Time, Appointment Ending
06/30/2000
 
Special Conditions:
Description:    The candidate will conduct research to develop techniques
to use
crop growth models for
        evaluating spatial yield variability in precision farming, and evaluate
risk associated with
prescriptions.  New theory will be developed and implemented (via programming)
into existing crop growth models.  Some field data collection will be required,
including plant growth sampling, soil water content sampling, and field
scouting.
Required Qualifications:        Master's degree in agricultural engineering or
related field, experience with
        FORTRAN programming or other high-level languages, proficiency in word
processing and
        spreadsheets, GIS experience, and excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:       At least one year of experience using DSSAT
based crop growth models.
Salary/Wage:    $28,000 minimum, commensurate with qualifications.
Application Deadline:   To guarantee consideration, application must be
received
by April 23, 1999.
Application Instructions:       Submit letter of interest and resume to:  Dr.
Bill Batchelor, 219b Davidson Hall, Iowa State    University, Ames, IA 50011;
Phone 515-294-9906; email:  [log in to unmask]
 
        An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
 
 
William D. Batchelor
Assistant Professor
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
 
ph- 515-294-9906
fax 515-294-2552
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