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USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The incumbent will collect, process and synthesize information for a
national-level assessment of net CO2 fluxes and C sequestration for
agricultural soils. Incumbent will use information from existing spatial
databases, e.g. National Resources Inventory (NRI), State soil geographic
database (STATSGO), USDA/NRCS soil pedon data, and other information on past
and present land management to assess changes in soil C contents due to
changes in land use and management practices.  Expected results will include
national-level estimates based on new IPCC inventory methodologies as well
as spatially-resolved simulation modeling for specific regions within the
US. The work will be done in conjunction with ongoing soil-C dynamics
research by the Agricultural Research Service in Ft. Collins and at the
National Resource Ecology Lab., Colorado State University.

REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must meet the requirements for the specific occupation including
completion of all requirements for the Ph.D., prior to entrance on duty.
Preference is given to candidates whose degree has been received within the
last 4 years.  There are some employment restrictions for non-U.S. citizens.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with GIS and the use of simulation models. Demonstrated ability
to write scientific papers and ability to work effectively in a
multi-disciplinary group. Strong computer skills with experience handling
large complex data sets and expertise with database programs and SAS
preferred. Familiarity with a variety of agricultural management systems
across the US is desirable.

SALARY RANGE;
     $34,839 to $41,926

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Sharon Wilson
USDA/ARS, 6305 Ivy Lane, Room 222
Greenbelt, MD 20770-1435
301-344-0167

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Dr. Ronald F. Follett
USDA/ARS
Soil Plant-Nutrition Research Unit
P.O. Box E
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970-490-8200/970-490-8220
FAX: 970-490-8213
E-Mail: rfollett@lamar.colostate.edu

There is no specific closing date. Candidates will be considered as
applications are received. Contact the individual listed under "For Further
Information" to determine the status of a particular vacancy.    Also, see
the ARS website at http://www.ars.usda.gov/afm/hrd/vacancy/postdoc.html and
http://www.ars.usda.gov/afm/hrd/vacancy/ra98-16h.html