We have an interdisciplinary research scientist opening at Grades 12-15 at the Jornada (USDA-ARS Range Management Research Unit), Las Cruces, NM. The scientist will develop systems-level perspectives about the productivity, resource use, economics, and environmental impacts of alternative agricultural/land use systems and supply chains. Research will be focused on the Southwest, including rangeland and cropland land uses and energy development.
We expect this position to integrate multiple disciplines (and lines of Jornada and other’s research) to develop concepts, modeling approaches, and tools that address concerns about sustainability and resilience of social-ecological systems in the face of climate, demographic, and land use changes.
Given the multidisciplinary emphasis, the position is open to scientists across several disciplines including ecology, social science, economics, and ag engineering. Note, we don’t expect the successful candidate to be an expert in all these disciplines but be able to work with multiple disciplinary experts/data and diverse stakeholders. This position is not remote work-eligible and only US citizens or nationals are eligible. The ultimate grade determination will occur though an ARS evaluation panel but spans the equivalents of a postdoc with experience (GS-12) to a full professor (15).
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815412200 (closes 11/22/24)