Location: Genetic and Sustainable Agricultural Research Unit
USDA-ARS, Mississippi State/Starkville, MS 39759
Duration: 2 years
Salary: GS 11, commensurate with experience
Duties: The postdoc will be responsible for conducting field or simulation studies on agricultural water management in soybean, corn and cotton production systems in the US Southeast humid region. In order to achieve this goal, he or she will apply existing models to simulate soil water movement and balance, runoff, percolation, rainfall interception, infiltration, evapotranspiration, root water uptake, plant growth, LAI and canopy cover using data already obtained from rainfed and irrigated cropping systems of soybean, corn and cotton in Mississippi. The successful candidate will need to conduct soil-plant-atmosphere-water relation study to obtain necessary data that are not available for calibration and validation of models. The knowledge gained will be used to improve soil and crop management practices and irrigation management that will help to sustain or increase agricultural productivity and profitability while reducing adverse impacts on soil and water quality. Incumbent will carry out simulations using agroecosystem process-based models such as APEX, SWAT, RZWQM2, DSSAT, etc. to assess the effects of management practices (irrigation, fertilizer, manure, cover crops, tillage) or/and climate variability and change on grain yield, water and nutrients use efficiency, soil quality, greenhouse gas emission, leaching and runoff of nutrients loss and sediments to water bodies. The candidate will be expected to write peer reviewed journal articles, present at meetings, and participate in proposal writing and field work activities.
Qualifications: It is an interdisciplinary research. A Ph.D. in a relevant field such as soil and water science, agrometeorology, hydrology, water resources and management, agricultural engineering, agronomy, plant science, environmental science or ecology.
Starting date: any time in 2017, the position will remain open until filled.
Employment eligibility: U.S. Citizens or certain U.S. Permanent Residents as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B).
How to apply: Submit a statement of research interests and goals, one-page abstract of Ph.D. dissertation, curriculum vitae, copies of all transcripts, and a list of 3-5 references to Dr. Gary Feng at Gary.Feng@ars.usda.gov. USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Monday, March 13, 2017
Summer/Fall 2017 Graduate Funding Opportunities
Graduate School Doctoral Dissertation Award – is a competitively awarded program to provide final stage funding over an approximate 4-6 month period of time for UF Ph.D. candidates. This support will allow recipients the time and resources to focus exclusively on their dissertation through defense, final clearance by the Editorial Office, and graduation. The program is for candidates who have exhausted all other avenues of support. Information and applications are available on our website at: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/prospective-students/funding/dissertation/graduate-school-doctoral-dissertation-award/
Application deadline is March 31, 2017
Graduate School Doctoral Research Travel Award – is designed to provide research-related travel expenses for UF Ph.D. students in selected majors in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. This program is for students to effectively conduct doctoral dissertation research away from UF when faced with inadequate departmental funding. Information and applications are available on our website at: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/prospective-students/funding/travel/graduate-school-doctoral-research-travel-award-/
Application deadline is April 7, 2017
If you have questions concerning above funding opportunities contact the Graduate School Awards at gradawards@aa.ufl.edu.
Supplemental Retention Scholarship – is designed for all UF doctoral students who are three or fewer semesters away from graduation, but are no longer eligible to receive a fellowship, assistantship, or other funding from their department or college. The scholarship provides up to 3 credit hours of tuition assistance. Information and applications are available on our website at http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/prospective-students/funding/dissertation/supplemental-retention-scholarship/
Application deadline is April 10, 2017
Dolores Auzenne Dissertation Award – is designed to assist underrepresented minority students in completing their dissertation work. The program provides competitively awarded stipends to Ph.D. candidates who are in the advanced writing stages of their dissertations at UF. Students who are appointed on a state-funded fellowship or assistantship are not eligible. The award provides up to $12,000 and up to 3 credit hours of tuition assistance. Information and applications are available on our website at: http://www.graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/delores-auzenne-dissertation-award
Application deadline is April 10, 2017
If you have questions concerning these funding opportunities contact the Graduate School at ogmp@ufl.edu.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Graduate Student Research Day deadline extended to March 13th, 2017
Due to low registration, the deadline to submit for the submission of abstracts for Graduate Student Research Day has been extended to March 13th, 2017. The Graduate School requests your help in encouraging your students to register for this opportunity to further enhance their presentation skills and compete for top poster awards.
The event will be held Monday, April 3rd, 2017 in the Grand Ballroom of the Reitz Union. Registration for participants begins at 9:00 a.m., and the poster sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. As kick-off to the Graduate Student Appreciation Week festivities, this event is designed to showcase the breadth of research across the UF campus and will include both STEM and non-STEM topics. The networking theme will afford students opportunities to connect with one another and faculty members as well as learn from top scholars, including keynote speakers Dr. Julie Dodd, Professor in theCollege of Journalism and Communications, and Dr. Alex Sevilla, Associate Dean and Director of the Heavener School of Business.
A 1st place prize of $500 and a 2nd place prize of $200 will be awarded to posters from each category - STEM and non-STEM. Poster winners will also represent the University of Florida at the Florida Statewide Graduate Student Research Symposium on April 21 in Tampa.
Abstracts may be submitted by March 13th, 2017 (11:59pm) for a spot in the poster competition at http://ogap.graduateschool.ufl.edu. Faculty and postdocs are invited to attend and register as judges.
Questions? Please contact Jude Masannat (OGAP President) at: jmasannat@ufl.edu
The event will be held Monday, April 3rd, 2017 in the Grand Ballroom of the Reitz Union. Registration for participants begins at 9:00 a.m., and the poster sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. As kick-off to the Graduate Student Appreciation Week festivities, this event is designed to showcase the breadth of research across the UF campus and will include both STEM and non-STEM topics. The networking theme will afford students opportunities to connect with one another and faculty members as well as learn from top scholars, including keynote speakers Dr. Julie Dodd, Professor in theCollege of Journalism and Communications, and Dr. Alex Sevilla, Associate Dean and Director of the Heavener School of Business.
A 1st place prize of $500 and a 2nd place prize of $200 will be awarded to posters from each category - STEM and non-STEM. Poster winners will also represent the University of Florida at the Florida Statewide Graduate Student Research Symposium on April 21 in Tampa.
Abstracts may be submitted by March 13th, 2017 (11:59pm) for a spot in the poster competition at http://ogap.graduateschool.ufl.edu. Faculty and postdocs are invited to attend and register as judges.
Questions? Please contact Jude Masannat (OGAP President) at: jmasannat@ufl.edu
University Writing Program Workshop Series-Peer Review: Reading Academic Papers for Professional Journals
This workshop will introduce scholars to the practice of peer review in three broad academic areas: physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Participants will learn about the review criteria typical of professional journals and the types of commentary most useful for authors. Working with examples from the Journal of Undergraduate Research, participants will qualify to act as readers for JUR and, after serving in that capacity, will be listed as JUR Editorial Board Members.
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To register for the workshop, fill out this Registration Form.
For more information or questions, please contact Creed Greer at cgreer@ufl.edu.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Postdoctoral Associate-Iowa State University
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and Department of Natural
Resource Ecology and Management, Iowa State University
Position Focus: Development of scenarios for reaching Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Goals across Iowa. The candidate should have knowledge and/or experience in soil and water quality assessment including monitoring and modeling and a background in utilizing GIS.
Position Responsibilities: The Postdoctoral Associate will review and update practice performance for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus loads from agricultural lands. The individual in this position will incorporate best management practice information into the development of nutrient reduction scenarios for various watersheds across Iowa accounting for the maximum level of implementation that could be achieved with the various practices. This scenario development will also assess the cost effectiveness of various options. This work will utilize the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) tool for assessing practice implementation. As part of this work there would be a review of tools or approaches that can be used in evaluating potential load reductions.
Application Process: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Matt Helmers, Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 4354 Elings Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. For questions regarding this position, contact Tom Isenhart at isenhart@iastate.edu (515-294-8056) or Matthew Helmers at mhelmers@iastate.edu (515-294- 6717). Email applications are preferred.
Resource Ecology and Management, Iowa State University
Position Focus: Development of scenarios for reaching Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Goals across Iowa. The candidate should have knowledge and/or experience in soil and water quality assessment including monitoring and modeling and a background in utilizing GIS.
Position Responsibilities: The Postdoctoral Associate will review and update practice performance for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus loads from agricultural lands. The individual in this position will incorporate best management practice information into the development of nutrient reduction scenarios for various watersheds across Iowa accounting for the maximum level of implementation that could be achieved with the various practices. This scenario development will also assess the cost effectiveness of various options. This work will utilize the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) tool for assessing practice implementation. As part of this work there would be a review of tools or approaches that can be used in evaluating potential load reductions.
Application Process: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Matt Helmers, Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 4354 Elings Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. For questions regarding this position, contact Tom Isenhart at isenhart@iastate.edu (515-294-8056) or Matthew Helmers at mhelmers@iastate.edu (515-294- 6717). Email applications are preferred.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Summer A 2017: WIS 6934 Next Generation Data Managment in Movement Ecology
Summer A 2017 - WIS 6934 Next Generation Data Management in Movement Ecology (2 credits) Taught May 8-12 @ UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale REC, Davie, FL
Instructor/Contact Dr. Mathieu Basille (basille@ufl.edu)
Recent technological progress has allowed ecologists to obtain a huge amount and diversity of animal movement data sets of increasing spatial and temporal resolution and size, together with complex associated information related to the environmental context, such as habitat types based on remote sensing, population density, and weather. Based on several years of experiences on multiple species, this intensive five-day workshop is designed to teach participants how to handle, manage, store and retrieve movement data in a spatial database, and how to eventually feed them to analysis tools.
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