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The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of Agricultures chief scientific research agency and one of the worlds premiere scientific organizations. ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientists research on agricultural problems of high national priority affecting American agriculture.
This position is a Research Ecologist (Research Associate) located in the Jornada Experimental Range in Las Cruces, NM. The Jornada is a unit of ARS focused on applications of ecological science in drylands (http://jornada.nmsu.edu). The Jornada is a site within the ARS Long-Term Agro-Ecosystem Research Network and is a Long Term Ecological Research site funded by the National Science Foundation. This project focuses on big data-model integration for predictive disease ecology and its one of the ARS Grand Challenges.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents who meet certain eligibility requirements
Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/EmployForeignNationals/index.htm
**ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR JULY 16, 2019**
Learn more about this agency07/17/2018 to 03/06/2019
$61,218 - $95,388 per year
GS 11 - 12
Occasional travel - To visit research sites and attend scientific meetings and conferences.
Yes—Relocation expenses may be authorized. This will be determined at the time of selection.
Temporary
Full-Time
12
No
RA-18-014H
505091200
The incumbent will use large and diverse datasets to model complex interactions among multiple vectors, hosts, and transmission pathways leading to disease outbreaks across agro-ecosystem landscapes in the western US. The incumbent will also develop and apply novel computational and statistical approaches for analysis and visualization of large-scale spatial databases of vegetation, soil properties, climate, animal disease, and other ecosystem characteristics. Participation within an interdisciplinary group of landscape ecologists, epidemiologists, veterinarians, ecohydrologists, entomologists, phylogeneticists, and eco-informatic experts will be required.
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents seeking U.S. Citizenship.
**This is a Temporary Post Doctoral Appointment with an initial period Not-to-Exceed 2 Years**
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
This position requires a recent Ph.D in Ecology, Biology or a 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. Experience with systems ecology, disease ecology, mathematical modeling, geographic information systems, database use, and multivariate and nonparametric/Bayesian statistics highly 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.
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.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved organization. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at http://www.ed.gov.
All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
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• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicated FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigation.
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".
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.
APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST
__ Resume, Curriculum Vitae, or other document outlining your qualifications
The following information is required of all applicants:
__ Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the position
__ Full name, mailing address (including zip code) and day and evening phone numbers (with area code)
__ Indicate country of citizenship __Copy of DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Only if claiming veterans preference. Visit the following web site for additional information: http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp)
__SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veterans Preference) plus the supporting documentation required by this form (if claiming 10-point veteran's preference). Visit http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/sf.asp to obtain the form.
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.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applications may be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the appropriate address and/or facsimile number listed below:
Mail:
Dr. Debra Peters
USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range
MSC 3JER Box 30003
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003
E-mail: deb.peters@ars.usda.gov
Fax: 575-646-5889
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Applications will be received and reviewed for consideration until a selection has been made.
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