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The department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences at Auburn University is seeking candidates for a Post-Doctoral Fellow/Scientist to conduct irrigation research and extension activities that include the evaluation of soil and crops sensing technologies for irrigation scheduling as well as variable rate irrigation.  This is a benefits eligible, non-tenure track position. The appointment is for an initial period of one year, with a good possibility of renewal up to a maximum of a three year period depending on performance and funding availability.

The irrigation research will involve estimation of crop water use using novel methodologies (e.g. remote sensing or soil sensing integrated into artificial intelligence algorithms), generation of irrigation prescriptions, and the evaluation of different deficit irrigation strategies, evaluation of canopy temperature sensors for irrigation scheduling, development of canopy-temperature-based algorithms for irrigation scheduling,  development of soil water tension-based irrigation scheduling thresholds for corn, cotton peanut, and soybean crops, evaluation of different irrigation scheduling methodologies (soil and crop sensing). Expertise on the use of crop growth simulation models applied to irrigation water management will be desirable. The individual selected for the position should be able to work both independently and as part of a team.  Knowledge of various scientific disciplines to collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of weather, climate, soil, water, plant growth, crop yield, and other sources is essential.  He/she will also assist with the implementation and development of various Conservation and Innovation funded projects by NRCS and also with the project

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