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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear colleagues, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There is a USDA-ARS post-doc position open until Sept 3 with a focus on micrometeorological data analysis, hosted by Tom Sauer at the ARS Soil unit in Ames Iowa.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-2019-0104"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-2019-0104</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">More info follows…<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Organization</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Reference Code</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">USDA-ARS-2019-0104 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>How to Apply</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A complete application consists of:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An application</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted.
All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation. Click
<a href="http://orise.orau.gov/sepreview/transcripts.html" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">here</span></a> for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Two educational or professional recommendations</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you have questions, send an email to
<a href="mailto:USDA-ARS@orau.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">USDA-ARS@orau.org</span></a>. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Application Deadline</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">9/3/2019 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Description</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research
Service (ARS), National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment located in Ames, Iowa.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The mission of the Soil, Water, and Air Resources unit is to discover and apply knowledge of biophysical interactions
within the soil-plant-atmosphere system to develop new and improved management practices that limit or reduce the impact of agricultural production systems on soil, water, and air resources. The goal of this project is to utilize the Genetics x Environment
x Management (G x E x M) concept to evaluate how different management practices can increase efficient use of water and light by cropping systems to increase sustainability. The research approach utilizes surface energy balance methods to quantify differences
among management practices or microclimate modifications. These data are then used to estimate the water use and gross and net ecosystem productivity using daily values across the growing season with a direct contrast of cumulative water and carbon fluxes
over a year and over portions of the year to represent different aspects of management systems.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The participant will be involved in research activities focused on improving the efficiency of collection, processing,
and archiving of eddy covariance and other flux data and associated biophysical data from multiple existing stations. During this project, the participant will learn about the capabilities and limitations of the different sensors, optimization of datalogging
systems, and enhancing processing protocols. The participant will learn how to monitor multiple data streams to assure maximum data capture and high quality control/quality assurance. The participant will learn how to use commercial flux analysis software
and how to customize their own code. These activities will include interaction with project scientists, grad students, and undergraduate student researchers and they will learn how to coordinate group activities. There will be opportunities to present personal
and team research results at scientific meetings and lead or contribute to the preparation of project reports and journal articles reporting the research findings.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak
Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.
The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Proof of health
insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at ARS in the Ames, Iowa, area. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen
applicants should refer to the <a href="https://orise.orau.gov/usda-ars/current-participants/guidelines-non-us.html" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page </span>
</a>of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For more information about the ARS Research Participation Program, please visit the
<a href="https://orise.orau.gov/usda-ars/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:blue;text-decoration:none">Program Website</span></b></a>.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Qualifications</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Preferred skills:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Training in concepts of meteorology, plant physiology, and soil science with fundamental background in physics and mathematics</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Strong background in math and physics as they relate to energy, momentum, and trace gas transfer in the atmospheric boundary layer</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Experience with field measurements including eddy covariance, Bowen ratio, or other techniques (surface renewal, flux gradient)
</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Knowledge of sensor calibration and operation, datalogger programming, statistical methods, and data processing
</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Eligibility Requirements</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<b>Degree:</b> Doctoral Degree. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Benjamin R. K. Runkle, P.E.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Assistant Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">ENGR 231<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Phone: 479-575-2878<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="mailto:brrunkle@uark.edu"><span style="color:blue">brrunkle@uark.edu</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="https://sites.uark.edu/brrunkle/"><span style="color:blue">https://sites.uark.edu/brrunkle/</span></a>
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