Agricultural System Modeler
Research Scientist/Scholar
This person will serve as an
agricultural system modeler in a cooperative project between Colorado State
University and the Great
Plain Research Unit, USDA-ARS Northern Plains Area, Fort Collins, CO. This person is expected to focus on modeling
responses to water stress of field-scale cropping systems and the development
of improved simulation models of these systems using the modular approach in the
Object Modeling System (OMS). These
models will be used for in-depth analysis of the problem and provide better
technical basis for decision aids for farmers, ranchers, consultants, action
agencies and industry. For the
application of the model(s), this person is expected to collaborate with field scientists
and users nationally and provide leadership in enhancing the state of the
art. Questions about this position can
be directed to: Luis.Garcia@colostate.edu
Specific objectives of this
research are:
- Integrate and
quantify knowledge of multiple effects of water stresses on plant processes,
including the recent energy balance approaches that link transpiration,
photosynthesis, and carbon allocation, as a component of the whole
soil-plant-water-nutrient-climate continuum in cropping systems.
- Identify and
simulate interactions of water stress with nutrient stress, particularly
related to carbon/nitrogen cycling and climate variability.
- Develop modules
for the first two objectives using the Objective Modeling System, test them
with experimental data, and refine them. Help with modularizing other
components of the system models.
Minimum Education:
Ph.D. in Plant Physiology,
Soil Science, Civil/Agricultural Engineering, Ecology or closely related area
completed by May 30, 2006.
Desired Qualifications: Knowledge
of the whole soil-water-plant-animal-climate-management system with special
reference to soil-plan-climate processes in croplands and/or rangelands. Specific
fields of desired in-depth knowledge include:
quantitative stress physiology and functional relations of plant
processes and stress factors in cropping systems and/or range systems; related
soil physical and chemical processes governing soil water, energy, and
nutrients in crop and range ecosystems; process-based mathematical modeling of
entire systems; and knowledge and experience to be able to document modules in
the OMS.
Application Process: Applicants should electronically submit a detailed
resume, a two-page statement of research interests and goals, and three letters
of reference (upload at http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/searchASM/).
Screening of applications will continue until the positions are filled.
However, to be assured full consideration your application must be received by April 14, 2006.
Colorado State University
is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and complies with all
Federal and Colorado
laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action
requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student
Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State
University in meetings
its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other
protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.