Lead Plant Geneticist & Pathologist, Grains & Potatoes

USDA-ARS; Aberdeen (ID); On-site; USD 126,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

The Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit in Aberdeen, Idaho is seeking a Supervisory Research Geneticist (Plants) / Plant Pathologist Research Leader. This senior role leads a team to advance genomic tools for germplasm enhancement, disease resistance, and quality traits, with focus on barley and oats in the Western U.S.

The incumbent will hire personnel, manage resources, interpret and report scientific results, and collaborate with growers and seed companies to transfer USDA

Responsibilities

• Hires personnel and manages the human, fiscal, and physical resources of the unit.
• Leads a team to develop, evaluate, and apply tools for germplasm enhancement, such as disease resistance or quality traits.
• Interprets and reports scientific results to stakeholders and broad audiences.

Job description

The Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit in Aberdeen, Idaho is seeking a Supervisory Research Geneticist (Plants) / Plant Pathologist Research Leader. This senior role leads a team to advance genomic tools for germplasm enhancement, disease resistance, and quality traits, with focus on barley and oats in the Western U.S.

The incumbent will hire personnel, manage resources, interpret and report scientific results, and collaborate with growers and seed companies to transfer USDA