THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-04-031H

POSITION: Ecologist/Research Hydrologist/Research Engineer

LOCATION: Tifton, GA

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position, located at the Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory in Tifton, Georgia, contributes to the ARS Conservation Effects Assessment Project-Watershed Assessment Studies (ARS CEAP-WAS) Program. The assignment is to: 1) use modeling approaches (SWAT, AnnAGNPS, and REMM) on sub-watersheds of the Little River Watershed in Georgia to conduct an analysis indicating whether sub-populations of watersheds can be identified that have distinct responses to conservation practices; 2) estimate the magnitude of model error at multiple (nested) small watershed scales; and 3) work in collaboration with ARS modeling groups nationally to improve model code.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in ecology, hydrology, agricultural engineering, or related physical science is required. The position requires a person with training in programming, database development and management as well as interest in modeling hydrology and nutrient cycling in agricultural systems. In addition, desired skills are: 1) skills in computer information technologies and use of high-end software tools; 2) skills in statistical methods, particularly those relevant to time series and spatial analyses; 3) knowledge of scientific principles of natural resource management; 4) experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. 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:

Laverne Blackwell
USDA/ARS/Human Resources Division
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-5105
Phone: 301-504-1518
Fax: 301-504-1536

FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:

Dr. Timothy C. Strickland
USDA/ARS/SEWRL
POB 946
Tifton, GA 31793
Phone: 229-386-3515
Fax: 229-386-7215
Email: tstrickland@tifton.usda.gov