THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-04-099H
POSITION: Soil Scientist/Natural Resource Modeler
LOCATION: Pendleton, OR
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located at the Columbia Plateau
Conservation Research Center (CPCRC) in Pendleton, Oregon. The incumbent
will (1) utilize existing long-term experimental data from Pendleton
and selected national sites to recalibrate a modified 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 related
field is required. The position requires a person with training in programming,
database development and management, as well as experience and interest
in modeling nutrient cycling in agricultural systems. Knowledge of soil
chemistry and soil biology is desirable. Ability to work across disciplines
and excellent communication skills are expected.
FOR INFORMATION ON SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, SALARY, BENEFITS, OR APPLICATION
FORMS, CONTACT:
Cindy Prucha
Human Resources Specialist
USDA/ARS/Human Resources Division
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-5106
Phone: 301-504-1581
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, OR 97801
Phone: 541-278-4410
e-mail: hero.gollany@oregonstate.edu
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