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USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Plant Physiologist/Agronomist: Arizona
Job Description
- Agency
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Location
- Maricopa, Arizona
- Job Category
- Post Doctoral Appointments
- Salary
- TBD
- Last Date to Apply
- 05/12/2023
- Website
- https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-PW-2023-0079
- Description
- *Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis. ARS Office/Lab and Location: A postdoctoral research opportunity is available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) located in Maricopa, Arizona. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. ARS will deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. The vision of the agency is to provide global leadership in agricultural discoveries through scientific excellence. Research Project: The research project primarily focuses on understanding crop growth and phenology dynamics of different crop varieties under varied temperature, water and nitrogen stress conditions. The research activities for the participant includes: a) conducting field research to investigate responses of different crop varieties to water, temperature and nutrient stress conditions; b) collecting physiological and agronomic metrics (e.g., plant height, leaf area index, canopy temperature, phenology) using different high-end proximal and remote sensing platforms such as drones, hyperspectral cameras, and microwave sensors; c) developing predictive models and functions to simulate crop growth and phenology under varied climatic conditions; and d) collaborate in the modeling research with other team members to evaluate and improve existing crop growth models. Learning Objectives: This opportunity will provide experience in 1) collecting physiological and agronomic metrics using different high-end proximal and remote sensing platforms such as drones, hyperspectral cameras, and microwave sensors; 2) developing predictive models and functions to simulate crop growth and phenology and 3) summarizing and presenting results. Mentor: The mentor for this opportunity is Varaprasad Bandaru (prasad.bandaru@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor. Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 2023. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors. Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds. Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time. Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation. ORISE Information: 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. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.PacificWest@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
- Qualifications
- The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields (e.g., Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Ecology), or currently be pursuing the degree to be received by start of appointment. Preferred Skills include: - Hands on experience in proximal and remote sensing techniques. - Knowledge in multivariate statistics and mathematical modeling. - Strong oral and written communication skills
- Contact Person
- ORISE.ARS.PacificWest@orau.org
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