Plant Germplasm & Physiology Scientist

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Fort Collins, CO, seeks a scientist to acquire, evaluate, preserve, and distribute plant germplasm resources and associated technologies. The role supports Center for Agricultural Resources Research and PA processes in the Plains Area.

Qualifications include botany/plant physiology education with advanced degrees or relevant experience. Opportunities to contribute to vital plant science research are available in a collaborative, federally funded

Qualifications

• Basic requirements include a botany or plant physiology degree with at least 10 semester hours in plant physiology.
• GS-12 requires one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level or a Ph.D./equivalent doctoral degree.
• GS-13 requires one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, evaluate, preserve, and distribute plant germplasm resources and research technologies.
• Contribute to ongoing plant physiology and genetics research projects.
• Present information to professional organizations and colleagues as required.

Education

Botany or Plant Physiology degree

Ph.D. or related graduate degree in plant science

10 semester hours in plant physiology coursework

Job description

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Fort Collins, CO, seeks a scientist to acquire, evaluate, preserve, and distribute plant germplasm resources and associated technologies. The role supports Center for Agricultural Resources Research and PA processes in the Plains Area.

Qualifications include botany/plant physiology education with advanced degrees or relevant experience. Opportunities to contribute to vital plant science research are available in a collaborative, federally funded