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The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the chief scientific research agency and one of the world's premiere scientific organizations. ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of high national priority. This position is assigned to the Barley and Oat Improvement Project within the Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit in Aberdeen, Idaho.
**ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR October 16, 2023**
11/01/2022 to 10/31/2023
$66,214 - $86,074 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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ARS-RA-21-PWA-11239724-MM
686638700
Desirable knowledge include: cereal crop genetics, methods of population development, population genetics as applied to plant breeding, and host- fungal pathogen interaction. Skill in statistical analysis of designed experiments using SAS, R or other software package is required. Experience identifying and utilizing molecular markers for disease resistance is desirable.
Applicants must meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard's requirements of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Genetics Series, 0440
This position requires a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics,Plant Pathology, Plant Molecular Biology or related field of study that included at least 9 semester hours in genetics that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Graduate Education: Genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics.
Evaluation of Education: Most students in the field take graduate work because specific training in genetics may be limited at the undergraduate level. Under these circumstances, it may be necessary to evaluate undergraduate course work in genetics in one of two ways, as described below, to determine whether or not it is qualifying.
Course work consisting of an appropriate combination of basic courses in genetics and cytology or statistics are also acceptable.
This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify education when applying for this position. If this information is not provided, your education may not be appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration for this position. If you are selected for this position, you will have to provide an official copy of your transcripts prior to entering on duty. Application materials will not be returned.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer.
This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated to determine if you meet eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position as defined above under "Qualifications".
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If application packages do not contain all of the requested information, you may lose consideration for the job. To help you ensure your application fully outlines your qualifications and eligibility for this position, please submit the following documentation as appropriate. Some of the items listed may not apply to you. NOTE: Applications received in postage paid government envelopes will not be considered.
As an Applicant for a Postdoctoral Research Associate Position, you must also submit the following:
__ A one-page abstract of Ph.D. dissertation
__ A resume of any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitations); and publications.
__ A list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, and recognition.
Applications may be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the appropriate address and/or facsimile number listed below:
Mail: Dr. Kathy Klos
Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit
1691 South 2700 West
Aberdeen, Idaho 83210
E-mail: kathy.klos@usda.gov
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