Research Scientist I-Special/UV-B Monitoring and Research Program
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory The USDA UV-B Monitoring and Research Program (UVMRP) at the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University seeks a full-time Research Scientist I. The position will be responsible for developing and programming the interface coupling of a regional climate model with several crop models for climate variability/change impact studies and to be a team member of an on going effort to produce USA UV-B climatology. The major responsibility is in support of developing an integrated crop impact assessment system that fully couples the Earth's climate, ultraviolet-visible solar radiation and crop growth models and assimilates satellite and in situ observations to ultimately predict climate-crop interactions. The primary job responsibility will be to develop and program an advanced model infrastructure to quantify the impacts of important environmental stressors on agricultural crop yield and quality. This effort will facilitate model sensitivity studies by coding and testing the interface in order to provide credible information on crop responses to regional climate variability and changes. This information is important to decision makers for determining optimal agricultural practices, assessing potential risks, and identifying risk management strategies. The successful applicant will be expected to coordinate with project members working on other aspects of the UVMRP, specifically with the development of web-accessible climatology maps and analyses of network data for quality control improvements. Reporting of results through conference presentations, written reports, and peer-reviewed articles is also expected. Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience, in the range of $45,000-$55,000 per year, with benefits. Start date will be as soon as practical upon selection of a candidate. A link to the detailed job description can be found at http://uvb.nrel.colostate.edu under Latest News. To apply, send a CV, statement of research interest, list of publications and three letters of reference to Rita Deike, Program Assistant, USDA UV-B Monitoring and Research Program, Colorado State University, 419 Canyon Avenue, Suite 226, Fort Collins, CO 80521-2671 or (preferred) PDF or WORD file via e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] The deadline/postmark for applying is January 5, 2009. Availability for an interview in Fort Collins is required and reasonable travel costs will be reimbursed. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history. Colorado State University is an EO/AA employer.
