1) S-1 MEMBER NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

A) S-1 Schedule - SSSA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, Nov 12-16, 2006
The S-1 Division has 104 papers (57 talks and 47 posters) scheduled in 2 Symposia and 4 Sessions.

S-1 Symposia

1.) "The Dennis E. Rolston Symposium on Soil Bio-Physical and Environmental Controls on Greenhouse Gas Emissions" organized in cooperation with divisions A-3 and S-3 (Per Moldrup, S-1 co-organizer).
Part I: Tuesday, 14 Nov 2006, 8:00 a.m., Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore 1, 2nd Floor
Part II: Tuesday, 14 Nov 2006, 1:10 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore 1, 2nd Floor

2.) "Understanding Plant Water Uptake" organized in cooperation with divisions A-3 and C-2 (Peter Shouse, S-1 co-organizer).
Monday, 13 Nov 2006, 9:10 a.m., Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore 1, 2nd Floor

S-1 Sessions

1.) "Measurements and Sensors"
Part I: Monday, 13 Nov 2006, 1:10 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore 1, 2nd Floor
Part II (Posters): Monday, 13 Nov 2006, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Exhibit Hall ABC, 1st Floor

2.) "Soil Hydraulic Properties"
Part I (Posters): Monday, 13 Nov 2006, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Exhibit Hall ABC, 1st Floor
Part II: Wednesday, 15 Nov 2006, 1:10 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore 1, 2nd Floor

3.) "Soil Physical Properties/Processes"
Part I (Posters): Monday, 13 Nov 2006, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Exhibit Hall ABC, 1st Floor
Part II: Thursday, 16 Nov 2006, 8:25 a.m., Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore 1, 2nd Floor

4.) "Flow and Transport Processes"
Part I (Posters): Tuesday, 14 Nov 2006, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Exhibit Hall ABC, 1st Floor
Part II: Wednesday, 15 Nov 2006, 8:10 a.m., Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore 1, 2nd Floor

S-1 Business Meeting
The S-1 Business Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 (Sagamore 1, 2nd Floor, Indiana Convention Center) from 2:45-3:45 p.m., preceding the SSSA Awards Reception which goes from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Marriott, Marriott Ballroom 7-10, 2nd Floor). The Reception will replace the conventional SSSA Awards Luncheon. It will feature food and drinks, and the major society awards (Fellows, Kirkham, Soil Science Research Award, Soil Science Teaching Award, etc.) will be presented at this time. Several S-1 colleagues will receive awards, so you are encouraged to attend this function (in case the drinks and food aren't sufficient incentive!)

Vadose Zone Journal Editorial Board
Tuesday, 14 Nov 2006, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Westin, Senate 1-3, Second Floor

B) SSSA Strategic Plan

Dear S-1 Members,

Attached is a copy of the SSSA Strategic Plan developed from a recent workshop in Madison, and provided by S-1 Board Representative Glenn Wilson (a pdf-version of the draft document can be also downloaded from: http://soils.ag.uidaho.edu/tuller/s-1/newsletter.htm). The Strategic Plan will be placed on the society website at some point and it will be shown at the All Divisions Business meeting scheduled for Monday morning at the national meetings in Indianapolis. Glenn would like for Division S-1 to provide a vote of support for this Plan at our annual S-1 Business Meeting, to be held on Wednesday afternoon from 2:45-3:45.

The Board is seeking feedback on the draft Plan, but intends to move ahead rapidly once feedback is provided. Glenn notes that the Board is proceeding with action on Goal C: "SSSA will be recognized as the most powerful advocate for soil science." In particular, taking action on Strategies C1: "Organize a strategy session to develop plans for incorporating soil science into university curriculums (core courses)", and C2: "Contact NASULGC to establish a strategy session to address the decline in soil science positions in academia (university-wide)." [NASULGC = National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges.]

The SSSA Board approved the development of a Task Force with John Havlin as leader. The Board is asking for volunteers to serve on the Task Force, and Glenn would like the name of someone in S-1 who is willing to serve, to be recommended to John.

Please provide nominations (yourself, or others who have agreed to have their name forwarded) to Glenn Wilson, with copy to Jon Wraith; email addresses are GVWilson@ars.usda.gov and jwraith@montana.edu.

We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis next month.

C) In Memoriam

Raymond R. Allmaras



Dr. Raymond R. Allmaras, retired USDA-ARS Soil Scientist, passed away at the age of 80 on October 12, 2006 in St. Paul, MN. Ray was born and raised on a farm near New Rockford, ND. Despite a career spent elsewhere, he maintained a lifelong connection with the family farm and the state in which he was born, and had just been honored with an Outstanding Achievement award from North Dakota State University, where he had received his B.S. degree in 1952. Upon graduation he joined ARS as a soil scientist in Mitchell, NE and continued his academic career, receiving an M.S. from the University of Nebraska in 1956. This was followed by a Ph.D. at Iowa State University under supervision of C.A. Black. He then joined the USDA-ARS laboratory in Morris, MN, where he served from 1960 to 1971, before moving to Pendleton, OR. Ray soon became Research Leader and spent the next fourteen years in Pendleton, at which point he returned to Minnesota, joining the Soil & Water Management Unit in St. Paul. He spent the remainder of his career there, where he was also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Soil, Water & Climate, retiring in 2001.

Dr. Allmaras had an outstanding scientific career: more than 200 refereed publications, election as fellow in 5 societies including AAAS, 25 years of service as a journal editor, and recognition as a leading authority on soil mechanics, soil structure, tillage, and soil carbon. But Ray's real genius was his wide-ranging interest in, and enthusiasm for, the research of others. He was an exemplary citizen of the scientific community. He encouraged and inspired so many colleagues, from beginning graduate students to internationally renowned scientists, with a genuine inquisitiveness and excitement about their work. He read voraciously, and was conversant on the latest findings in a diverse array of fields. Ray is survived by 4 sisters, 2 brothers, 5 children, and 5 grandchildren.

The family has designated that donations can be made to the Raymond Allmaras Scholarship Fund. The address for that is:

Raymond Allmaras Scholarship Fund
Dept. of Soil, Water & Climate
439 Borlaug Hall
1991 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul, MN 55108.


Don Scott



Dr. Hubert Donovan "Don" Scott, 62, died Friday July 28, 2006 at his home in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was born in Tarboro, NC, son of Hubert Cox and Mozelle Fitzgerald Scott. Don graduated from North Carolina State University in 1966 with a Bachelor's degree in crop science and a Master's degree in soil science in 1968. He received his PhD in soil physics under Dr. Ron Philips at the University of Kentucky in 1971.

Don began teaching and research with the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in December of 1971. Over his 30 year career with the U of A he was major professor for 19 Masters and 10 PhD students and mentored six Postdoctoral Fellows and visiting scientists. He taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses. In 2000 he authored the textbook "Soil Physics: Agricultural and Environmental Applications." Don was a prolific researcher, excelling in the areas of soil physics and soil and water conservation related to the Arkansas Mississippi Delta. Don was a Fellow of the Soil Science Society of America and the American Society of Agronomy and was the recipient of numerous awards and honorary positions in recognition of his teaching and research accomplishments and contributions.

In 2002, upon retirement from the University of Arkansas he returned to North Carolina where he was appointed the Director of the Agribusiness Center at Mount Olive College in Mount Olive, NC. Under his leadership the center offered outreach programs to the agribusiness community in such areas as computer workshops and leadership enrichment seminars. He also spearheaded development of the academic curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.
Don was an active community and church leader both in his long time home of Fayetteville, AR and upon his return to the North Carolina Coastal Plain. He is survived in his immediate family by his wife Janice and sons Mark and Michael. He was laid to rest in the Kenly, NC cemetery amid family and friends with dozens of colleagues, students, family and friends in attendance.

A scholarship has been established in Don's name. Contributions can be sent to the "H. Don Scott Agribusiness Scholarship Fund," at Mount Olive College, 634 Henderson St., Mount Olive, NC, 28365.

2) UPCOMING MEETINGS OF INTEREST (arranged by meeting date)

A) International and Interdisciplinary Workshop on "Preferential Flow and Transport Processes in Soil", Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, November 4-9, 2006
The primary motivation for the workshop is to honor the career of Hannes Flühler, by providing a first-class scientific event related to his (many) research fields. Contributions on all research area related to preferential flow and transport of water and solutes, as well as colloids, bacteria and viruses, across all spatial and temporal scales, and covering all types of approaches, experimental as well as theoretical, are welcome. For more information, please visit the conference website: http://www.ito.ethz.ch/conferences/preferential-flow/

B) ASA - CSSA - SSSA International Annual Meetings, Indianapolis, November 12-16, 2006
The annual meetings of American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) bring together 3,500+ people from 50+ countries representing academia, government and private industry, including a large contingent of undergraduate and graduate students. For further information please visit:
http://www.acsmeetings.org/

C) AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 11-15, 2006
The 2006 AGU Fall Meeting provides an opportunity for more than 12,000 researchers, teachers, students, and consultants to present and review the latest issues affecting the Earth, the planets, and their environments in space. This meeting will cover topics in all areas of Earth and space sciences. For further information please visit: http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm06/

D) International Soil Moisture Sensing Technology Conference, Honolulu, March 19-21, 2007
The International Soil Moisture Sensing Technology Conference provides a great opportunity to discuss current and future research directions in soil moisture in-situ sensing technology with special emphasis on sensor reliability and measurement scale dependency. Objectives of the conference include:

- Techniques for new generation soil moisture and thermal probes
- Background theory on complex permittivity, thermal properties, and sensor/soil interactions
- Effects of electrical conductivity, bulk density, clay type and amount, organic matter, water
- repellency, and soil structure.
- Measurement volumes as related to sensor size, configuration and method of operation.
- Techniques for on-site calibration of sensors.

Paper abstracts will be published, and we will pursue publication of the papers in a special journal issue.
For further information please visit: www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/faresa/Conference/

3) NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

To review all announcements from the last six months please visit: http://soils.ag.uidaho.edu/tuller/s-1/jobs.htm

A) Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering (Posted: 10/17/2006)
The University of Notre Dame, Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position in environmental engineering beginning Fall 2007. Preference is given to applicants at the assistant professor level although exceptional candidates at a higher rank will be considered. The environmental engineering program has a strong environmental treatment/remediation and environmental hydrology focus. We are looking for individuals who can contribute in these research areas and advance our program through teaching, research and service. A range of specializations will be considered. Information about the department and environmental engineering program can be found at http://www.nd.edu/~cegeos/. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in civil or environmental engineering or related field. Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration or desire to obtain registration is highly desirable. The application package should include a cover letter that addresses preparation for this position, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching goals, and names and addresses of 3-5 references. Contact Associate Professor Jeffrey W. Talley (jtalley1@nd.edu) with questions at: Department of Civil, Environmental and Geological Sciences, University of Notre Dame, 156 Fitzpatrick Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Notre Dame is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment; women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

B) Assistant Professor - Modeling of Fluid Flow in the Environment (Posted: 10/17/2006)
The Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame has an opening for an outstanding candidate in the area of the physics and/or modeling of fluid flow in the environment. The appointee will be expected to establish a strong, externally-funded research program in some aspect of quantitative surface and/or groundwater hydrology / hydraulics. In the area of teaching, the appointee will be expected to develop innovative contributions to the teaching mission of the Department and University at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. An undergraduate engineering degree is preferred (but not required). The appointee will join a Department that provides unique opportunities for research and educational initiatives involving theory and applications at the intersection of engineering and the environmental geosciences. The position is intended to be filled at the level of assistant professor, but exceptional applicants will be considered at higher levels.
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1, 2006. Applications are particularly encouraged from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Applications consisting of a letter of interest, current CV, statements on teaching and research, and a list of at least 5 references should be submitted to: Dr. Stephen E. Silliman, Chair, Search Committee on Modeling of Fluid Flow, 156 Fitzpatrick Hall, Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556 (or email Dr. Silliman at silliman.1@nd.edu).

C) Soils Laboratory Research Analyst (Posted: 10/17/2006)
The Department of Geoscience at the University of Nevada Las Vegas is seeking candidates for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track appointment as a Soils Laboratory Research Analyst, commencing Spring 2007. Duties include performing soil analyses, calibration, operation and maintenance of analytical equipment, train students and faculty, recruit new users; supervision of all laboratory functions and intellectually contributing to soil science research at UNLV. For more information see http://geoscience.unlv.edu/. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Soil Science or related field and 3 years of laboratory experience in a supervisory position required. A Ph.D. degree in Soil Science is preferred. Salary competitive; contingent upon labor market and contingent upon funding. Application materials including a cover letter specifically addressing experience and skills related to the above responsibilities, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three referees should be addressed to: Brenda Buck, Search Committee Chair and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. To receive full consideration, application materials should be received by January 15, 2007. For assistance with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact Jen Feldmann at 702-895-3886 or hrsearch@unlv.edu. UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.

D) 4 Assistant Professor Positions - Geology & Geophysics (Posted: 10/17/2006)
As part of a university-wide effort to expand the faculty and to increase collaborations with the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP), the Department of Geology and Geophysics at Texas A&M University invites applications for four tenure-track faculty positions. All appointments are in the Department of G&G and budgeted at the assistant professor level. At least one position must be in a research area in support of IODP. We seek outstanding, dynamic individuals in any area of geology and geophysics who can contribute to departmental research initiatives and/or to the IODP programmatic themes. Departmental research initiatives include: climate change, environmental and hydrologic sciences, physics and chemistry of the solid Earth; and energy resources. The programmatic themes of IODP are the deep biosphere and subseafloor ocean; environmental change, processes and effects; and solid earth cycles and geodynamics (www.iodp.org/isp). Successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain vigorous, externally funded research programs, interact with faculty in the Department and other research units in the College of Geosciences, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Interested candidates should submit electronic versions of a curriculum vita, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, the names and email addresses of at least three references, and up to four reprints by email attachments to Bruce Herbert, Chair Search Committee: search@geo.tamu.edu. Screening of applications will begin 18 December 2006, and will continue until all positions are filled. The anticipated start date is September 2007 and a Ph.D. is required at the time of employment. The Department of Geology and Geophysics (geoweb.tamu.edu) is part of the College of Geosciences, which also includes the Departments of Geography, Oceanography, and Atmospheric Sciences, Sea Grant, the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG), and the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP). Texas A&M University, a land-, sea-, and space-grant university is located in a metropolitan area with a dynamic and international community of 152,000 people. Texas A&M University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty and student body and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We encourage applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Texas A&M University also has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career partners (http://hr.tamu.edu/employment/dual-career.html).

E) Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences - Hydrogeology (Posted: 10/10/2006)
The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at the University of North Carolina Charlotte seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences. Required qualifications are: 1) Ph.D. in Geology, Earth Sciences, Physical Geography or a related discipline by August 10, 2007; 2) research and teaching specialization in hydrogeology; 3) an individual who has an established record in or shows the potential of creating an aggressive externally funded program in field-based hydrogeologic research. The specific area of research is open but one or more of the following interests would be desirable: aqueous flow in porous media or fractured reservoirs; groundwater/surface water interactions; contaminant transport and reactions on a range of scales; geochemistry of vadose and near-surface fluid systems; hydrologic consequences and impacts of climate variability and climate change. This faculty member will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in his or her specialty, and will be responsible for maintaining a rigorous applied introduction to hydrogeology in an undergraduate curriculum that includes degree tracks in geology, earth sciences, and meteorology. All faculty also cooperate in occasionally teaching introductory earth sciences courses in the general curriculum. The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences offers an M.S. program in earth sciences and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Infrastructure and Environmental Systems and the successful candidate will be expected to be an active participant in both programs.The Department, the College of Arts and Sciences and the University of North Carolina Charlotte are strongly committed to creating and maintaining a community in which all students, staff and faculty can work, learn and live in an environment of respect and support. We welcome applications that help us achieve these goals. Review of applications will begin November 15th and continue until the position is filled. Send 1) letter of application describing teaching and research interests, 2) a full curriculum vita, and 3) three letters of reference to Dr. Gerald L. Ingalls, Chair, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001. AA/EOE

F) Postdoctoral Research Associate - Multiphase Flow and Transport (Posted: 10/10/2006)
The Idaho National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position in the area of development of novel multiphase flow and transport simulation codes and the application of these codes to fluid flow in variably saturated fractures and porous media and the investigation of geophysical and hydrological processes. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in hydrology, computational fluid dynamics or the physics of fluids, and a strong numerical modeling background in multiphase fluid flow (and reactive transport). Experience with flow simulation based on the Navier-Stokes equation and in-depth knowledge of computational fluid dynamics would be an important asset. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year, and it may be extended for up two additional years depending on satisfactory progress and the continued availability of funding. Applicants should email a CV, a statement of research interest, and the names of four references to Hai.Huang@inl.gov.

G) Israel - Blaustein Postdoctoral Fellowship (Posted: 10/04/2006)
Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Jacob Blaustein Center for Scientific Cooperation, hereby announces that Blaustein Postdoc Fellowship is available for 2007-2008. Applications are invited from candidates interested in conducting postdoctoral research at the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR) during the year 2007, for a period of 1-2 years, in topics related to the sustainable development of drylands and which include among others: Desert ecology, Solar energy and environmental physics, Architecture and planning, Rainfed and irrigated agriculture, Hydrology, Aquaculture, Environmental microbiology, Desalination and Water Treatment, Dryland biotechnology. A detailed list of the various activities of the Institute's faculty can be found at www.bgu.ac.il/BIDR/bic/faculty.htm. Candidates should contact prospective supervisors before applying for a scholarship. *Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. *Fellowships are limited to applicants that received their Ph.D. degree within the last four years. *The program is open to candidates from all over the world. *The current value of a yearly fellowship is approximately $20,000. *Round trip travel expenses will be reimbursed to the extent of $1,000. *Rental payments will be funded. *The deadline for applications is February, 4, 2007 and applicants will be notified of the Steering Committee's decision by April, 2007. *Fellowships are not available to those who received their Ph.D. at BGU. *Instructions on the preparation and submission of applications are detailed in:www.bgu.ac.il/BIDR/bic/applicationinstructions.htm. For further information concerning the Jacob Blaustein Center and the scientific activities of the institute, please visit: http://www.bgu.ac.il/BIDR/bic or contact: The Jacob Blaustein Center for Scientific Cooperation, The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, 84990 Israel. Fax: 972-8-659-6718 E-mail: inter@bgumail.bgu.ac.il Tel: 972-8-659-6717

H) Postdoctoral Fellowships in Reactive Flow Geohydrology (Posted: 10/3/2006)
The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences invites applications for two postdoctoral fellowships in computational hydrogeology/geohydrology. We seek creative and quantitative individuals holding a recent doctoral degree in Geohydrology or Geochemistry, or related fields. Applications from individuals with degrees in Applied Mathematics and/or Chemical Engineering who are familiar with flow and transport in porous media are also welcome. One postdoctoral project involves the development of reactive flow simulations for understanding hydrothermal effects in deep limestone and dolomite aquifers. The other postdoctoral project involves the development of multiphase flow simulations for characterizing the effects of active faults on deep fluid migration in sandstone and mudstone formations.
A Ph.D. degree is required at the start of the appointment, and preference will be given to applicants with a record of publication and experience in computational modeling as applied to flow and/or chemical reactions in porous media. Programming experience in FORTRAN and knowledge of Unix operating systems are expected, and fluent proficiency of the English language is required. The positions carry a competitive salary, health benefits, and a stipend for travel to a conference. The 1-year appointments will begin in late 2006 and may continue for a second year subject to a review of progress. Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from minorities and women are especially encouraged. To apply, send a CV, names and e-mail addresses of two references, and sample publications to: Ms. Kristen Gaines (kgaines@jhu.edu), Dept. Earth & Planetary Sciences, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21218-2687, USA.

I) Postdoctoral Researcher - Water Quality, University of California, Riverside
(Posted: 9/26/2006)
The focus of this position is to assess best management practices to mitigate surface runoff water pollution resulting from agricultural production, and to carry out basic research on fate and transport of chemicals in soil and water. Specific responsibilities include (1) designing, coordinating, and supervising field experiments and surface runoff water sampling, (2) analyzing field data and publishing refereed journal articles, and (3) project coordination between the funding agency and collaborators. Applicants must (1) hold a Ph.D. in Soil and/or Water Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field; (2) have experience using data loggers and soil and water monitoring sensors; and (3) have experience in modeling water and chemical transport in soil and water. Good communication skills are essential. To apply, please send an application letter indicating scientific interests; curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references via e-mail to Dr. Laosheng Wu (Laowu@mail.ucr.edu). Alternatively, applications can be sent by mail to Dr. Laosheng Wu, Department of Environmental Sciences, 2208 Geology Building, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521. University of California is an equal opportunity employer.

J) Assistant Professor: Irrigation/Water Science. (Posted: 9/25/2006)
Colorado State University is seeking an energetic faculty member who is committed to superior teaching, research, and extension in Irrigation/Water Science in intensively managed ecosystems. The tenure track position is a 9-month faculty position in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences and involves teaching (30%), research (50%) and extension (20%), and is available 15 August 2007. This is one of four water-related faculty positions being filled across several departments within the next year, reflecting a major commitment at Colorado State to address problems associated with water, agriculture, and urban development in Colorado. A Ph.D. in soil science, agronomy, crop sciences, water resources, irrigation engineering, hydrology, agricultural microclimatology or closely related field is required. The selected candidate will be expected to develop a strong, innovative, externally funded, interdisciplinary research-extension program in irrigation/water management of intensively managed ecosystems and urban landscapes. View a detailed position description at http://www.soilcrop.colostate.edu. Send applications to: Dr. Greg Butters, Search Committee Chair; Department of Soil and Crop Sciences; Colorado State University; Fort Collins, CO 80523. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, up to three representative reprints, university transcripts, and arrange for forwarding of three letters of recommendation to the Committee Chair. Applications should be submitted by 15 February, 2007.

K) Postdoctoral Researcher - Soil Science. (Posted: 9/18/2006)
The position deals with characterization of hydraulic, mechanical, and leaching characteristics of several recycled materials used in roadbed construction. The position is available starting October 2006 and is funded for 2 years. The person is expected to run laboratory tests on water retention, hydraulic conductivity, breakthrough curves, and shear strength on mixtures of recyclable materials with soil. Minimum qualifications include Ph.D. degree in Soil Science or related fields. Preference will be given to persons familiar with principles of soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil mechanics. If interested, please send your resume to Dr. Satish Gupta, Dept. of Soil, Water, & Climate, 1991 Upper Buford Circle, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108; 612-625-1241; email: sgupta@umn.edu. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

L) Assistant Professor: Management of Natural Resources & Water Quality. (Posted: 9/7/2006)
The Agronomy and Soils Department, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez invite applications for a nine month teaching, tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in management of natural resources and water quality. The individual selected for this position will be expected to develop a teaching and research program in management of natural resources and to teach courses in wetland management and water quality. Responsibilities will also include the development of high quality research program that generates extramural funding in the applicant's area of expertise. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in agronomy, soil science, natural resources or a closely related discipline; ability to communicate and teach in English and Spanish at the undergraduate and graduate levels; proven ability to conduct and publish high quality interdisciplinary scientific research; ability to proactively collaborate with colleagues and foster a positive workplace environment; and citizen and permanent resident status sufficient to allow acceptance of a full-time position in the U.S. Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing the required and desired qualifications, current curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Miguel A. Muñoz, Chair, Agronomy and Soils Department, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, P.O. Box 9030, Mayaguez, P.R. 00681; 787-265-2442; fax 787-265-3851; email: mmunoz@uprm.edu. Application and application materials must be received by November 15, 2006. Expected start date: January 2, 2007.

M) Ph.D. Assistantship - Soil Physics. (Posted: 8/31/2006)
Evaluate spatio-temporal variability in soil water, temperature, and CO2 flux across different landscape positions including forest, riparian, and transition. Work as part of a multi-institutional, interdisciplinary team integrating larger-scale variability and its drivers, hydrology, photosynthetic water use, and other processes. Education and training in soil physics, hydrology, or closely-related sciences is required; facility with sensors, instrumentation and dataloggers preferred. Send letter of application detailing interests, background and training, and relevant skills; vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to: Dr. Jon M. Wraith, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Department, P.O. Box 173120, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-3120. 406-994-4605, jwraith@montana.edu.

N) Ph.D. Assistantship - Subsurface Hydrology. (Posted: 8/15/2006)
This multidisciplinary (e.g., hydrology, ecology, soil science) research project will fund a graduate student (Ph.D. level preferred) to measure and model snowmelt fate and transport within the soil under four vegetation types common to the mountains of northern Utah: conifer, aspen, sagebrush, and grass. The overall research program is evaluating interactions between soil, vegetation and microclimate that influence water yield from mountain snow pack under regional climate change. The research will involve field work in one of the most scenic mountain ranges of the Rocky Mountains combined with laboratory analysis and modeling efforts to demonstrate the impact of vegetation on the transport and fate of snowmelt water. Part of this research will involve development, installation and maintenance of novel sensors to assess soil water fluxes in a montane forest-range mosaic. The successful student will be self motivated and able to work well with others and will employ numerical modeling of subsurface processes using simulation packages such as HYDRUS-1D, -2D, -3D and MATLAB. Preference will be given to candidates with an M.S. in Earth or Environmental Science/Engineering, Soil Physics, or Hydrology. Field and laboratory experience characterizing soil properties is preferred. A solid background in mathematics and physics is critical for this research. The position (3-year minimum) is available immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please check http://soilphysics.usu.edu for further details and position status. Interested candidates should submit an electronic packet including an official transcript, GRE scores and curriculum vitae and 3 names of references to Dr. Scott B. Jones via email at scott.jones@usu.edu or by mail to: 4820 Old Main Hill; Department of Plants, Soils and Biometeorology; Utah State University; Logan, UT 84322-4820.

O) Ph.D. Assistantship - Soil Physics/Remote Sensing. (Posted: 8/15/2006)
The USDA ARS Southwest Watershed Research Center in Tucson, AZ, invites applications for a full-time graduate research assistant position preferably at the PhD level (applications at the Masters level will be considered). The assistantship is available to a student, who wishes to pursue a degree in Soil Science (Soil & Environmental Physics) at the Department of Soil, Water & Environmental Sciences (SWES) at the University of Arizona, and is interested in remote sensing applications for large-scale soil moisture monitoring. The student will be supervised by Dr. Susan Moran (USDA Hydrologist) and Dr. Markus Tuller (SWES Soil & Environmental Physics) and be closely associated with scientists at the Topographic Engineering Center (TEC) in Alexandria, VA, and the U.S. ERDC Cold Regions Research and Engineering Center (CREEL). The student must be an U.S. citizen to facilitate research with and visits to the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) laboratories. The program is scheduled to start in Fall Semester 2006 and continue for three years. The U.S. Army has been involved in an applied research effort to develop an operational soil moisture modeling system based on remote sensing technology, process-based models, and geographic information (GIS) systems. The project is funded by the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Topographic Engineering Center (TEC), Alexandria, VA and the U.S. ERDC Cold Regions Research and Engineering Center (CREEL). The UA student will focus on research related to retrieving soil moisture information from multi-view radar scenes to minimize sensitivity to vegetation overstory. Field sites include the Cold Lands Project Experiment (CLPX) site in Colorado and the Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed (WGEW) in southeast Arizona. Initial data on soil moisture, vegetation and remote sensing have already been collected. We are looking for a highly motivated graduate student with good mathematical and computational skills, and preferably a degree in Soil Science, Hydrology, Geophysics, or related field. Advanced skills in image processing and computer programming (preferably MATLAB®) are desired. The student must qualify for admission into the Master or PhD program at University of Arizona. Interested students should contact Dr. Susan Moran (520-670-6380 Ext.171; smoran@tucson.ars.ag.gov) or Dr. Markus Tuller (208-882-7219; mtuller@uidaho.edu).

APPENDICES

A) S-1 Contacts
Chair (06): Jon Wraith jwraith@montana.edu
Chair-Elect (07): Jirka Simunek jiri.simunek@ucr.edu
ASA and SSSA Board Representative (03-06) Glenn Wilson: gvwilson@ars.usda.gov
SSSA Journal S-1 Technical Editor: Glenn Wilson: gvwilson@ars.usda.gov
Vadose Zone Journal (VZJ) Editor: Rien van Genuchten RVANG@ussl.ars.usda.gov

B) S-1 Working Groups and Committees
S-1 Program 2006 ASA-SSSA Meeting (Indianapolis, IN, Nov. 12 - 16): Jon Wraith
S-1 Early Career Award: Glendon Gee (Chair), Ty Ferre, Shmulik Friedman, and Gerard Kluitenberg