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

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-04-095H

POSITION: Research Agricultural Scientist

LOCATION: Morris, MN

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory, Morris, MN. The assigned objective is to: 1) quantify ecosystem services (including greenhouse gas emissions, carbon storage, soil erosion, pesticide and nutrient runoff and leaching) and economic returns for selected treatments at GRACEnet (Greenhouse Gas Reduction through Agricultural Carbon Enhancement network) research sites across the U.S. and 2) develop a decision-aid for producers to rapidly evaluate production practices that maximize joint provision of carbon storage, ecosystem services and economic returns. Methodology will include simulation modeling integrating multiple models with existing field data.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in agriculture, soil science, agricultural engineering, natural resource management, agricultural economics or a closely related discipline is required. Skill in computer programming and simulation and knowledge of multi-objective analysis, statistical methods, and economic analysis are desirable.

FOR INFORMATION ON SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, SALARY, BENEFITS, OR APPLICATION FORMS, CONTACT:

Latania Maise
Human Resources Specialist
USDA/ARS/Human Resources Division
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-5106
Phone: 301-504-1583
Fax: 301-504-1587

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

Dr. David Archer
USDA/ARS
803 Iowa Ave.
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: 320-589-3411 ext. 142
Fax: 320-589-3787