[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Ecologist (Research Associate), USDA, NM

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510874600

 

Research Ecologist (Research Associate)

 


Duties


Summary


The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of
Agricultures chief scientific research agency and one of the worlds premiere
scientific organizations. ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to
supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of high
national priority affecting American agriculture.

Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at:
<http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/EmployForeignNationals/index.htm>
http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/EmployForeignNationals/index.htm


Responsibilities


The position is located at the Range Management Research Unit (RMRU),
Jornada Experimental Range, Las Cruces, New Mexico. The mission of RMRU is
to develop ecologically-based knowledge systems and technologies for
management, conservation, monitoring, and assessment of western rangelands.

The incumbent will conduct research and investigate the use of vegetation
phenology to predict ecosystem responses to changes in climate and soil
health. The incumbent will formulate phenological indicators of gradual and
abrupt changes in primary production that integrate remotely-sensed imagery
and ground-based observations. The ideal candidate will have experience with
remotely-sensed data, modeling of spatial and/or time series data, and land
surface modeling.  The incumbent will also possess experience working with
large datasets and data mining approaches and an understanding of plant
ecology/phenology is desirable.

This is a temporary appointment with an initial not to exceed date of 2
years. An extension of the appointment up to a total of 4 years may be
possible with no further competition.

 

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