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 on Global Change & Photosynthesis Research Unit in Urbana, Illinois.
**ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR 03/12/2025**
Requirements:
This position requires a Ph.D in Biology, Genetics, Crop Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, 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.
The ideal incumbent should have experience with mathematical modeling, such as with ordinary differential equation systems and computer language programming along with analyzing results and writing manuscripts. Familiarity with plant physiology, in particular, N metabolism and field experimentation is 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.
Plant Physiology Series, 0435
A. Degree: botany or plant physiology; or a related scientific discipline that included at least 10 semester hours in plant physiology.
General Physical Science Series, 1301
A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.