Telework Plant Pathologist: Invasive Pathogens

Agricultural Research Service; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Agricultural Research Service, part of the USDA, seeks researchers at the Foreign Disease/Weed Science Research Unit in Frederick, MD. You will conduct research on foreign, invasive plant pathogens and weeds using specialized containment facilities.

The role focuses on developing an independent research program, addressing biology, transmission, host range, emergence and survival of these threats, with opportunities to work on federal projects and contribute to national plant health security.

Responsibilities

• Develops and conducts an independent research program on foreign, invasive, and/or newly emerging plant pathogens and associated plant health threats, including their biology, transmission, host range, emergence, and survival.

Job description

Agricultural Research Service, part of the USDA, seeks researchers at the Foreign Disease/Weed Science Research Unit in Frederick, MD. You will conduct research on foreign, invasive plant pathogens and weeds using specialized containment facilities.

The role focuses on developing an independent research program, addressing biology, transmission, host range, emergence and survival of these threats, with opportunities to work on federal projects and contribute to national plant health security.