Company

Plant Science

PostdoctoralAssociate

$50–176k College Park, Maryland, United States; Beltsville, Maryland, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Post-doctoral Associate. Skills: finite element model, numerical methods, computer programming, C++. Modify and improve finite element model. Simulate water and nitrogen dynamics”

Industry & Context.

Plant Science
Problems you'll solve

numerical analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Willing to travel in- or out of state for scientific conferences, Ability to obtain a USDA security clearance for on-site access to US government resources and systems, Financial Disclosure Required, Background Checks, Employment Eligibility Verification

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ph. D. in Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related engineering science field with a emphasis on applied mathematics, numerical methods and modeling, Extensive programming and numerical methods experience in C++, FORTRAN and Python, research background in Soil Science, Hydrology and/or Agronomy, Ability to obtain a USDA security clearance

Nice to Have

Experience with agriculture and soils, Demonstrated programming experience with soil process simulation models such as finite element and finite difference models, experience with numerical methods and applied mathematics

What You'll Do.

Modify and improve finite element model

Simulate water and nitrogen dynamics

Develop algorithms for root growth

Improve simulation of saline soils

Continue work on mulch decomposition model

Find data in literature

Organize and analyze data

Provide numerical modeling support

Train users in model applications

Present findings at meetings

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with graduate students and scientists; network and collaborate with colleagues

Communication Scope

Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a professional setting; Present findings at regional or national meetings

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