Postdoc: Rice Crop Modeling & Climate Risk Analysis

Inside Higher Ed; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in South Carolina is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance crop modeling for rice at various scales. The role involves leading model calibration and validation using DSSAT and requires a PhD in a related field. Candidates should have a strong research background, excellent communication skills, and programming ability. This position aims to integrate data into meaningful outputs for stakeholders, contributing significantly to agricultural science research.

Qualifications

• PhD degree required at the time of application.
• Demonstrated experience with process-based crop models.
• Strong record of refereed publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration, validation, and applications of crop models.
• Quantify yield and climate risk using historical observations.
• Develop decision-focused products for growers and stakeholders.

Skills

Process-based crop models

Analyzing climate datasets

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Programming skills (Python, Fortran)

Education

PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

DSSAT (CERES-Rice)

GIS

Remote sensing techniques

Job description

A prestigious university in South Carolina is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance crop modeling for rice at various scales. The role involves leading model calibration and validation using DSSAT and requires a PhD in a related field. Candidates should have a strong research background, excellent communication skills, and programming ability. This position aims to integrate data into meaningful outputs for stakeholders, contributing significantly to agricultural science research.