Post Doctorate or Assistant Scientist II Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Iowa State University 12 month, full time, term appointment ending 3/1/2000 The candidate will conduct field and laboratory research to determine how stresses (herbicide injury, climate, management practices, nematodes, diseases) interact to reduce soybean growth processes resulting in soybean yield reductions. Field data will be collected and combined with modeling techniques to test hypotheses related to interactions of stresses, translation of stress levels into reduction of growth processes (ie. carbon assimilation and partitioning, leaf expansion, plant height, water and nutrient uptake), and formulation of alternative management practices to maximize soybean yields. In addition to this, the candidate will coordinate work among many investigators on this project and assist in preparation of project reports and manuscripts. Must have excellent knowledge of soybean physiology, programming, modeling, and PC software. Must have a strong interest in interdisciplinary work and must be committed to teamwork. Qualification Required: Ph.D in agricultural engineering, agronomy or related area; experience in crop physiology, model validation, and soybean physiology. Preferred: demonstrated ability to write technical papers and publication; experience in leading or participating in large multidisciplinary teams. Salary: $35,000 Application: Send letter of interest, resume, and three letters of reference to: Dr. William D. Batchelor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 219B Davidson Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. Deadline: June 30, 1997 or until position is filled --------------------------------------------------------- Dr. William D. Batchelor Assistant Professor Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-3050 ph. 515-294-9906 fax 515-294-2552 email [log in to unmask] ----------------------------------------------------------