The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory, is seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, (Research Agricultural Scientist/Agronomist/Agricultural Engineer/Ecologist) for a TWO YEAR APPOINTMENT. Ph.D. is required. Salary is commensurate with experience ($57,408.00 - $89,450.00 per annum) plus benefits. Citizenship restrictions apply. The incumbent will assess oilseed biofuel feedstock supply across the western U.S. for regionalized strategies integrating sustainable oilseed production into existing farms. Knowledge of GIS software, agricultural production economics, geography, econometric discrete choice analysis, crop simulation modeling, and ability to manipulate large databases is desirable. Refer to: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/jobs/postdocs/pd962.html for further information on Postdoctoral Research Associate Jobs, for complete application instructions, and the full text announcement(RA-12-013H). Send application materials and references to Dr. David Archer, USDA/ARS/NGPRL P.O. Box 459, 1701 10th Avenue, SW, Mandan, ND 58554 or e-mail david.archer@ars.usda.gov. USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.