Agricultural Systems Modeler Assistant Professor, fixed term: Michigan State
University seeks an outstanding individual for a position 60% in the
Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences (PSMS) and 40% in the
Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE). Funding for the
position is available for five years. Following an initial three-year
appointment, the position will be renewed annually based on satisfactory
performance.  The position is expected to develop an outstanding,
grant-supported research program addressing complex agricultural systems in
an international context. Experience with widely used models such as DSSAT
or EPIC, agent-based models or advanced statistical methods would be a plus.
Applicants must have a doctorate in an agricultural sciences or modeling
field, and show evidence of excellence in research and a demonstrated
ability to obtain grant funding.



Qualified individuals should submit a letter of application, a statement of
research interests, curriculum vita, and names and contact information for
three references to: Prof. Sieg Snapp, Search Committee Chair, 517-282-5644,
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Applications for this position
should be submitted online at https://jobs.msu.edu (posting #9290), by May
15, 2014.



MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.  MSU is committed
to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture
that encourages all people to reach their full potential.  The University
actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of
color, veterans and persons with disabilities.







Sandie Litchfield

Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

Michigan State University

1066 Bogue Street, Room A286-E PSSB

East Lansing, MI  48824

Phone: (517) 355-0271 ext. 1104

Fax: (517) 353-5174

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