POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title:   Research Scientist, Full-time

Location:          Texas A&M University System, Agricultural Research
and Extension Center at Beaumont

Salary:             Commensurate with experience

Starting Date:  January 24, 2005 or until a suitable applicant is found

Duties: Primary responsibilities will be to 1) develop, verify, and
validate web-based biological systems simulation models, based on an
existing individual-based process-level rice model, 2) design and
analyze results from field and laboratory experiments that focus on
quantifying crop response to abiotic and biotic stresses, and 3) produce
nationally peer-reviewed publications and nationally competitive
research proposals.

Physical requirements necessary to perform essential duties: Must be
able to communicate effectively in English (both orally and in writing).
Must be able to operate a computer (keyboard, screen visualization,
etc.). Must have a valid Texas driver's license and be willing to
operate an automobile.

Educational requirements: Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D degree in a
biological sciences discipline. A strong foundation in plant physiology,
applied statistics, and computer sciences is highly desirable.

Work experience and skills: The successful candidate is expected to have
a strong quantitative background, with experience in developing
process-level biological simulation models. Demonstrated proficiency in
C++ or C# programming is required, while proficiency with SAS or JMP
statistical based analysis software is desirable. Experience with
publishing peer-reviewed papers is required, while experience with
writing nationally competitive grant proposals is desirable. Experience
with three-dimensional plant architecture modeling, and carbohydrate and
nitrogen metabolism at the plant structural level is desirable.

Supervision: The Center Director and the Center's Senior Biological
Systems Analyst will jointly supervise the individual in this position.

Facilities: The Center is part of the Texas Agricultural Experiment
Station, Texas A&M University System, and is located 6 miles west of
Beaumont, Texas, a city with ca. 120,000 residents. The Center has ca.
80 scientists and support staff. Facilities include ca. 1000 acres of
land and assorted equipment, which is largely used for rice research,
varietal improvement, and seed increase programs. The successful
candidate will be provided with office space, a computer, and limited
travel support.

Employment Duration: Funding is available for a minimum of two years.
Employment beyond this period is conditional upon continued grant
support.

Contact Person: All applications should include a cover letter
summarizing the applicants major strengths, a c.v., a minimum of three
references, with addresses and phone numbers, and copies of the
candidates three most relevant publications. You may apply online at
https://greatjobs.tamu.edu/ for Research Scientist position(s) of
Beaumont Agricultural Research & Extension Center.



The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and the Texas A&M University
System are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate based on
race, gender, religion, or sexual preference





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Yubin Yang

Senior Systems Analyst

Texas A&M University System

Agricultural Research & Extension Center

Beaumont, Texas

(409) 7521-2741 ext. 2500

http://beaumont.tamu/edu