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

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-05-002H

POSITION: Research Soil Scientist/ Soil Chemist/Agricultural Engineer

LOCATION: Riverside, CA

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Soil Physics & Pesticides Research Unit, George E. Brown, Jr. Salinity Laboratory, Riverside, California. The incumbent will (a) conduct controlled laboratory and outdoor experiments to measure the VOC emissions from several widely-used pesticides applicable to California’s interior valley agriculture, (b) measure the emission of VOCs associated with pesticide use (i.e., carrier fluids, adjuvants, etc.) that contribute to regional VOC loading, and (c) develop low-cost methods to reduce emissions. Emissions will be determined using several flux monitoring methods, including surface flux chambers and aboveground sampling methods.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in Soil Physics, Hydrology, Soil Science, Soil Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering or a closely related field is required. Knowledge of experimental methods appropriate for highly volatile chemicals and ability to program and use data logging equipment desirable.

INFORMATION ON APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html

INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp

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

Dr. Scott R. Yates
USDA/ARS
450 W. Big Springs Rd.
Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: 951-369-4803
Fax: 951-342-4964
Email:syates@ussl.ars.usda.gov