Lead Plant Pathologist: Emerging Pathogen Research

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service in Frederick, MD seeks researchers to study invasive plant pathogens and weeds using specialized containment facilities.

The positions require completing a Ph.D. or equivalent and one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent; candidates will design, conduct, and report on plant pathology research and contribute to field-wide science.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related field with relevant course work.
• Experience in plant pathology research or related plant health systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on invasive plant pathogens and weeds using containment facilities.
• Prepare scientific reports, presentations, and publications to communicate findings.

Skills

Plant pathology research

Scientific reporting

Presentations

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology

Job description

USDA Agricultural Research Service in Frederick, MD seeks researchers to study invasive plant pathogens and weeds using specialized containment facilities.

The positions require completing a Ph.D. or equivalent and one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent; candidates will design, conduct, and report on plant pathology research and contribute to field-wide science.