THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-04-019H
POSITION: Soil Scientist (Natural Resource Modeler)
LOCATION: Pendleton, OR
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The incumbent will be located in Pendleton,
Oregon. The incumbent will (1) utilize existing long-term experimental
data from Pendleton and selected national sites to recalibrate a carbon
sequestration model (CQESTR); (2) revalidate the model with data from
previously used sites around the US and Canada, and add new sites to evaluate
the modified model; (3) interface CQESTR with RUSLE2; and (4) provide
predictive runs for proposed scenarios for Greenhouse Gas Reduction through
Agricultural Carbon Enhancement Network sites.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in Soil Science, or a
closely related discipline is required. The position requires a person
with training in programming, database development and management as well
as interest in modeling nutrient cycling in agricultural systems. Knowledge
of soil chemistry and soil biology is desirable. Ability to work across
disciplines and excellent oral and written communication skills are expected.
FOR INFORMATION ON SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, SALARY, BENEFITS, OR APPLICATION
FORMS, CONTACT:
Lynn Parks
Human Resources Specialist
USDA/ARS/Human Resources Division
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-5106
Phone: 301-504-1389
Fax: 301-504-1587
FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION
OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:
Dr. Hero Gollany, USDA/ARS
Columbia Plateau Conservation Research Center
P.O. Box 370
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
Phone: 541-278-4410
Fax: 541-278-4372
Email: hero.gollany@oregonstate.edu
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