Description:
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of Agriculture's 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 in the Wheat, Sorghum & Forage Research Unit, Lincoln, NE.
**ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR 4/3/2024**
Requirements:
This position requires a Ph.D. in biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, biochemistry 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.
Requires knowledge of bioinformatics, genetics, genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry and plant biology. The incumbent must be skilled in DNA extraction, and library construction for next-generation sequencing. In addition, the incumbent must be skilled in computational analysis of Next-generation sequencing data including the alignment of short sequencing reads to a genome, and differential gene expression analysis, along with other DNA seq related analyses. Familiarity with software program R or SAS are also desired.
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.
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences, Series 0401
Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.