Senior Plant Science Research Lead

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Mayagüez (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The USDA Agricultural Research Service, Tropical Agricultural Research Station in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico seeks a scientist at GS-14/GS-15 to lead a plant science research program and advance important crop research.

The role includes publishing findings in peer‑reviewed journals, presenting results at professional meetings, managing funds on research grants, mentoring staff, and developing collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, including serving as Principal Investigator on

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the GS-13 level for GS-14, or GS-14 level for GS-15.
• Experience leading a collaborative plant science research program and developing stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a plant science research program.
• Publish plant research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at professional meetings.
• Manage funds on research grants.
• Ensure the development of well-trained scientific and technical staff.

Skills

Plant science program leadership

Publish plant research findings

Present findings at meetings

Grant management

Staff development

Job description

The USDA Agricultural Research Service, Tropical Agricultural Research Station in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico seeks a scientist at GS-14/GS-15 to lead a plant science research program and advance important crop research.

The role includes publishing findings in peer‑reviewed journals, presenting results at professional meetings, managing funds on research grants, mentoring staff, and developing collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, including serving as Principal Investigator on