Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Áridas (CEAZA),
Regional Unit of Scientific and Technological Development (CONICYT)
P.O. box 599-La Serena-Chile
Phone 56-51-204378-Fax 56-51-334741

E-mail: ceaza@userena.cl
http://www.ceaza.cl

Postdoctoral Position Agroclimate Modelling

The Center for Advanced Research in Arid Zones (CEAZA) studies the impact of climate oscillations on the hydrological cycle and the biological productivity in the arid zones of north-central Chile.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in climatology / atmospheric sciences
• Experience in associative projects of investigation

Technical Qualifications:

• Experience in agroclimate modelling
• Climatological data base analysis
• Energy and water balance assessment
• Experience / skills in the use of Atmospherical monitoring devices (data in situ data gathering, remote sensor devices)
• Ability to design decision making tools in the agronomy field, based on meteorological and climate parameters

Special skills:

• Capacity to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to formulate research projects

Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae, and two letters of recommendation
• Official translation of certificates
• Publication reprints
• Availability from march, 2008

Please, send documents to: Ing. Claudio Vásquez P., Manager of Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Áridas (CEAZA), Casilla 599, La Serena - Chile.

It's possible that request a personal interview and formal conference would be request during the selection process.