THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-06-038H

POSITION: Research Soil Scientist/Agricultural Engineer/Environmental Engineer/Hydraulic Engineer/Geologist

LOCATION: Oxford, MS

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located the Upland Erosion Processes Research Unit at the USDA-ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory (NSL), Oxford, MS. The incumbent will participate in a collaborative research initiative between the NSL and the National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering at the University of Mississippi (NCCHE) to develop next generation two-dimensional numerical models of field scale runoff and soil erosion prediction that take into account the influences of tillage-induced oriented roughness on flow concentration and ephemeral gully formation. The assignment will center on the development of efficient methods and techniques to obtain high resolution (at least 3 to 5m raster size) digital elevation models (DEMs) to supplement existing 10-m and 30-m DEM GIS layers that are sufficiently accurate to permit design of conservation practices at the field scale.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in Soil Science, Agricultural/Environmental/Hydraulic Engineering, Geology or a closely related field. A working knowledge in GIS and remote sensing technologies, GPS, field measurements, agricultural practices, and soil erosion science are required. Knowledge and experience in use of models for the prediction of runoff and soil erosion such as RUSLE2, WEPP, etc. are highly desirable. A minimum background in numerical methods will be highly useful to interact with model developers.

INFORMATION ON SALARY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html

INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp

FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:

Dr. Seth Dabney
USDA-ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory
P.O. Box 1157, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: 662-232-2975
Fax: 662-232-2915
Email: sdabney@ars.usda.gov