Research Leader
Plant Physiology and Genetics Research Unit
Maricopa, AZ
(Supervisory Research Geneticist (Plants)/Research Agronomist)
Salary Range of $98,892 to $151,224 USD
Announcement Open: August 4, 2010 to September 30, 2010
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service
(ARS), Plant Physiology and Genetics Research Unit in Maricopa, Arizona,
is seeking a permanent, full-time scientist to conduct and lead research
targeted at developing strategies to produce new germplasm with higher
yield and better tolerance to abiotic/biotic stresses endemic to arid
climates and associated with global climate change, and for use as new
sources of biofuels and bioproducts.
For details and application directions, a full text vacancy announcement
may be obtained via the Internet at:
http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/index.html announcement
number ARS-X10W-0220 or call Tee Gibbs, (301) 504-1553. U.S.
Citizenship is required. A Federal benefits package is available.
Applications must be received by September 30, 2010. USDA/ARS is an
equal opportunity employer and provider.