AGROCLIMATOLOGIST/AGROMETEOROLOGIST

POSITION: PUBLIC SERVICE ASSISTANT IN BIOLOGICAL and AGRICULTURAL
ENGINEERING. This is a 12-month non-tenure track faculty position with a
75% outreach and 25% research appointment in the Department of Biological
and Agricultural Engineering, University of Georgia. This assignment may
change in accordance with the needs of the unit. The position is home based
at the University of Georgia Campus in Griffin, Georgia and is supported by
a grant from USDA-CSREES.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will be responsible for
implementing an extension/applied research program aimed at reducing
climate and weather risks in agriculture and natural resource management in
Georgia and other southeastern States in close collaboration with the
Southeast Climate Consortium
(<http://www.secc.coaps.fsu.edu/>secc.coaps.fsu.edu). He/she will conduct
applied research on the impact of climate variability on agricultural and
natural resources with an emphasis on the development and implementation of
decision aids that are to be used by extension agents, farmers, and natural
resource managers to reduce risks associated with such variability. This
includes responsibilities for implementing climate/weather related decision
aids on the Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network (AEMN;
<http://www.georgiaweather.net/>www.Georgiaweather.net) and linking with
other web-based climate and weather information products and sites. He/she
will work with other Extension Specialists, the State Climatologist,
natural resource managers, and researchers in carrying out these
responsibilities. He/she will be responsible for holding workshops and
focus groups to determine priorities for decision aids and information
products, for informing clientele of the products, and for training users.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in one of the major disciplines related to
agricultural and environmental sciences or a closely related field is
required with training in weather/climate effects on agricultural systems
and in the use of crop models. Experience in development of web-based
information systems is desirable.  Candidates should have demonstrated
skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships,
and an ability to work well with the public and with an interdisciplinary
team of researchers. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the
Land-Grant system.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications received by December 1, 2004 are assured
of consideration.

APPLICATION: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum
vitae, college transcripts and names of four references to: Dr. Gerrit
Hoogenboom, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, the
University of Georgia, Griffin, GA 30223, voice: 770-228-7216,
fax:770-228-7218, e-mail:
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