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ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of high national priority affecting American agriculture.
The position is based in the Yakima Valley with field and greenhouse activities in the Yakima and Willamette Valleys. The incumbent works within a team of geneticists, pathologists and an advisory committee composed of hop growers and brewers.
**ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR MARCH 1, 2021**
12/01/2020 to 05/12/2022
$64,649 - $84,049 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Local and domestic travel will be required for field work and to attend training and scientific meetings and conferences..
No
Term - Not to exceed 2 years may be extended up to 4 years
Full-Time
Excepted
11
No
No
RA-21-PWA-L-10972020
585817200
This position requires a Ph.D in plant breeding, plant genetics, or related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. We are looking for candidates that possess extensive knowledge of traditional and molecular plant breeding and genetics, statistics, and experimental design.
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. The Qualification Standard for the Genetics Series, GS-0440 can be found in this link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/genetics-series-0440/
This position has a positive education requirement (see above). 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.
To ensure you receive consideration for this Postdoctoral Research Associate position, you must read the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement, in its entirety, to ensure you submit all required documentation.
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.
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".
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
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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.
AS AN APPLICANT FOR A POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION, YOU MUST ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR APPLICATION:
NOTE: Applications received in postage paid government envelopes will not be considered.
How To apply
Applications may be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the appropriate address and/or facsimile number listed below:
Mail: Dr. Kayla Altendorf
USDA, ARS, PWA, FSCRU
24106 N Bunn Rd
Prosser, WA 99350
E-mail: Kayla.Altendorf@usda.gov
Fax: (541)-738-4160
If sending your application as an attachment to an email, do not send zipped files. They will be removed in accordance with standard electronic security procedures.
Applications will be received and reviewed for consideration until a selection has been made.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/585817200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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