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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello NAPPN members,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am looking for a postdoc to work on an exciting project in the area of plant predictive modeling! The preferred candidate could come from several different backgrounds including Quantitative Genetics, Machine learning, Crop Modeling,
or otherwise. Please circulate to anyone you know who may be interested. Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">Postdoctoral Research Associate (Research Geneticist/Research Physiologist) – 0440/0435 – GS-11/12<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:black">Salary Range of $64,009 to $99,741<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:black">Announcement Open: December 1, 2020 until February 28, 2021</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default">The USDA, ARS, Plant Genetics Research Unit (PGRU) in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Research Geneticist/Research Physiologist) for a two-year appointment. The incumbent will work with a team to develop and
refine quantitative genetic, artificial intelligence (AI), and/or physiological crop growth models that incorporate large-scale genetic, environmental, and human imposed management factors to predict and explain plant phenotypes. The incumbent will interact
with public and private partners in developing these methods and will publish the results in peer reviewed journals. Experience with computer programing, statistical modeling, and/or physiological growth modeling is required (Python, Java, C++, R, APSIM, DSSAT,
etc.). Experience in one or more of the following is also required: quantitative genetics, machine learning, physiological crop growth models, or strong biological/ physiological knowledge related to plant growth and development. A Ph.D. is required. Salary
is commensurate with experience plus benefits. <b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">U.S. Citizenship is required.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="color:black">For further details and to apply please contact Dr. Jacob Washburn
<a href="mailto:Jacob.Washburn@usda.gov">Jacob.Washburn@usda.gov</a> (573)-355-4786.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="color:black">USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Jacob D. Washburn, Ph.D. (He/Him/His)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Research Geneticist<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>USDA-ARS-PGRU<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>302-A Curtis Hall, Univ. of Mo.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Columbia, MO 65211<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ph. 573-355-4786<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="mailto:Jacob.Washburn@usda.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">Jacob.Washburn@usda.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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