Lead Research Agronomist & Soil Specialist

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The USDA Agricultural Research Service in Pendleton, OR seeks a Supervisory Research Leader spanning agronomy, economics, soil science, and microbiology. Lead management and advanced tech development for crop production and soil-water conservation in the Columbia Plateau.

You will guide cross-disciplinary teams to optimize field equipment and research approaches, and ensure timely assignment of duties and duties fulfillment across programs.

Qualifications

• Degrees and courses required across economics, microbiology, soil science and agronomy.
• Graduate education in agronomy or related fields may qualify for the interdisciplinary role.
• Experience and additional education may supplement formal education.
• Applicants should meet specialized experience requirements at GS levels mentioned.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development for crop production systems and soil/water conservation.
• Oversee interdisciplinary research projects across multiple science areas.
• Submit educational/documentation requirements and be available for duties promptly.

Education

Economics degree with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus

Microbiology degree or related with 20 semester hours in microbiology and 20 in physical/mathematical sciences

Soil science degree with 30 semester hours in biological/earth sciences and 15 in soil-related subjects

Agronomy degree with 30 semester hours in basic plant sciences including 15 in agronomy

Graduate Education in agronomy or related field (agriculture, soils, genetics)

Job description

The USDA Agricultural Research Service in Pendleton, OR seeks a Supervisory Research Leader spanning agronomy, economics, soil science, and microbiology. Lead management and advanced tech development for crop production and soil-water conservation in the Columbia Plateau.

You will guide cross-disciplinary teams to optimize field equipment and research approaches, and ensure timely assignment of duties and duties fulfillment across programs.