RESEARCH ECOLOGIST
Company
Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service
Location
Wapato, Washington Wapato, Washington
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The 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 affecting American agriculture.
This position is located with the Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research Unit in Wapato, Washington.
**ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR DECEMBER 29, 2024**
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
- Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
- Appropriations Law and Immigration Law requirements must be met
Qualifications
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.
GS-11
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The qualification requirements for this position at the GS-11 grade level requires extensive theoretical and applied knowledge of chemical ecology, insect behavior, and plant pathology obtained by acquiring a Ph.D. in Entomology, Plant Pathology, or related discipline.
GS-12
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The qualification requirements for this position at the GS-12 grade level requires extensive theoretical and applied knowledge of chemical ecology, insect behavior, and plant pathology obtained by acquiring a Ph.D. in Entomology, Plant Pathology, or related discipline plus 2 years of relevant post graduate experience documented in peer-reviewed journals.
Education
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.
A Ph.D. is required that was obtained within the last four years.
Additional information
- 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.
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Date Posted
09/30/2024
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