Plant Physiologist: Germplasm & Physiology Research

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Agricultural Research Service in Fort Collins, CO, seeks a scientist to acquire, evaluate, preserve and distribute critical plant germplasm resources and research technologies.

The role requires meeting basic and additional qualification requirements for GS-12/13 levels, including related education in plant physiology or botany and demonstrated specialized experience or Ph.D. The appointment is with the Center for Agricultural Resources Research in Fort Collins.

Qualifications

• Degree in botany or plant physiology, or related discipline with 10 sem. hrs in plant physiology.
• Specialized experience at GS-11 level or Ph.D./equivalent entering the GS-12 level, or a combination.
• Experience or education directly related to Plant Physiology, Agronomy, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, evaluate, preserve, and distribute plant germplasm resources and related research technologies at ARS Fort Collins.

Skills

Plant physiology

Education

Botany or Plant Physiology degree with 10 semester hours in plant physiology

Job description

US Agricultural Research Service in Fort Collins, CO, seeks a scientist to acquire, evaluate, preserve and distribute critical plant germplasm resources and research technologies.

The role requires meeting basic and additional qualification requirements for GS-12/13 levels, including related education in plant physiology or botany and demonstrated specialized experience or Ph.D. The appointment is with the Center for Agricultural Resources Research in Fort Collins.