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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Research Scientist=96Ecologist/Plant Physiologist.  The Pasture Systems and
Watershed Management Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service,
USDA has an opening for a permanent full-time research scientist to conduct
research on abiotically and biotically induced stresses that control the
productivity and plant community characteristics of northeastern U.S.
grazing lands.  The scientist is expected to quantify the effects of
abiotic and biotic stresses on the productivity, ecosystem functions, and
longevity of grazed swards, determine the stress resistance mechanisms
involved, develop quantitative models for estimating the interaction and
impact of various stresses on pasture systems, and develop tools for
managing plant stress in grazing ecosystems.  The research is experimental
and modeling based, and ranges in scale from individual plants to complex
plant communities.  The scientist will work closely with two well-known
Lead Scientists (grassland agronomist, agricultural systems modeler) and
with the ARS research team, which includes soil scientists, chemists, plant
biochemists, and hydrologists.  The laboratory is located on the campus of
the Pennsylvania State University and enjoys close working relationships
and research collaborations with the scientists of the university.
Individuals applying must be a U.S. citizen; have a degree in ecology, or
plant physiology with an emphasis on ecophysiology, or plant stress
physiology of whole plants or plant communities.  Individuals should have a
basic knowledge of modeling and statistics and the ability to plan,
conduct, and publish research results.  Salary commensurate with
experience, $46,254 to $71,503 per year.  For an application package, call
814-863-0939 or send a fax to 814-863-0935.  Incomplete application will
not be considered.  For information on the research project, contact Dr.
Harry Pionke, Research Leader at the number mentioned previously or send an
E-mail to taj3@psu.edu.  Applications in response to this advertisement
must be marked ARS-X8N-8113 and postmarked by May 29, 1998.  USDA-ARS IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.