Position available immediately for a soil fertility specialist or soil
biologist to study impacts of rotational grazing systems on soil
biological, chemical, and physical properties. This effort is part of a
large project to develop and test indicators that will help farmers monitor
ecological health and financial and family quality of life changes
resulting from adoption of management intensive grazing. The person in
this position will work closely with a dynamic and diverse group of
researchers/educators, including university scientists, agency and non-
profit personnel, and farmers. The project is funded by the Minnesota
Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, a coalition of farmers, sustainable
agriculture community members, and university faculty, students, and
administrators.
Laboratory and field studies will be conducted jointly under the direction
of Dr. Deborah Allan (Soil Science) and Dr. Linda Kinkel (Plant
Pathology). Initial appointment is for one year with likely extension to
two years. Salary is $30,000 per year plus health benefits. Requirements
include a Ph.D. in soil science or a related field, knowledge of
statistics, experience working with complex data sets, good communication
skills, and the ability to work with diverse audiences. Applicants should
send curriculum vitae, a description of research interests and goals, a
dissertation abstract, and names and addresses of three references to Dr.
Deborah Allan, Dept. of Soil Science, 439 Borlaug Hall, University of
Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108; 612/625-3158; FAX 612/625-2208. Deadline:
1 March 1994 or until position filled. For further information, contact
Dr. Allan or Mr. George Boody, Land Stewardship Project 612/433-2770.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer
and specifically invites and encourages applications from women and
minorities.
Linda Kinkel
Department of Plant Pathology
495 Borlaug Hall, 1991 Upper Buford Circle
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108 PHONE (612) 625-0277, FAX (612) 625-9728