Assistant Scientist 1 Position description: Coordinate a three year multidisciplinary project that is developing a series of models to evaluate the effects of tree shelterbelts on crop (corn and soybean) growth, response, and yield. Responsibilities will include organization of existing crop growth and yield data, validation of crop models, linkage of crop models with microclimatic models and tree models to predict air temperature, windspeed, and relative humidity at various distances away from the shelterbelt, and preparation of project reports and manuscripts. Must have excellent skills in programming, and PC software, as well as some experience working on a workstation. Must have strong interest in interdisciplinary work, and must be committed to teamwork. Required: M.S. in agricultural engineering, forestry, agronomy, or a related area; experience in model validation or development; demonstrated ability to write computer programs. Prefered: Experience in crop or agroforestry modeling; demonstrated ability to write technical papers and publications; Ph.D. in one of the areas listed above; experience working in teams. Proposed start date: March 1 Salary: $25,718 minimum plus generous benefits Inquiries welcome: Dr. Bill Batchelor (bbatch@iastate.edu, 515-294-9906) or Dr. Carl Mize (cwmize@iastate.edu, 515-294-1456) Application Instructions: Send a letter of application, resume, and three references to Dr. Bill Batchelor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 219B Davidson Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. Application deadline: February 15 or until a suitable candidate is found.
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