• USDA Budget & Accounting Technician Position

• USDA Postdoctoral Research Associate Position

• USDA Research Nutritionist Position in Mineral Nutrients for Optimal Function and Health

USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, North Dakota is seeking a permanent full-time Budget & Accounting Technician (OA), GS-5/6 to establish and maintain budget records. Serves as the contact point for employee time & attendance and travel. A comprehensive benefits package includes paid sick leave and annual leave, life and health insurance, a savings and investment plan (401K), and a Federal retirement plan. Salary range is $26,699 to $38,694 annually.

Complete information and application procedures may be obtained at http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/x5w-0003.pdf. U. S. citizenship is required. To have a printed copy mailed, call 701-795-8370. Applications must be marked ARS-X5W-0003 and postmarked by October 18, 2004. USDA/ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate, (Research Physiologist/Research Nutritionist/Research Psychologist), GS-11/12. Ph.D. is required. Salary is commensurate with experience ($48,947 - $76,261). There are some citizenship restrictions. The incumbent will participate in community nutrition research to determine the roles of diet (energy and nutrient intakes), nutritional status, physical activity, body composition, and health (physical and mental) among Native Americans and intervention studies involving diet (traditional, food assistance and contemporary) and physical activity to reduce risk of obesity and diabetes in Native American children and adults using culturally-appropriate methods.

Refer to http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/04029.htm for the full announcement (RA-04-029H) http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html for complete application instructions.

Send application materials and references to Dr. Henry Lukaski, USDA/ARS, Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Box 9034, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9034 or e-mail (hlukaski@gfhnrc.ars.usda.gov) USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Service, Grand Forks, ND, is seeking a full-time permanent research nutritionist.

Major Duties: The incumbent conducts independent and collaborative research on the biological roles of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and other bioactive components of foods on regulation of healthy body weight and composition in children, adolescents, and adults. Incumbent plans, implements and evaluates food-based interventions, in conjunction with activity and behavioral changes, to achieve and maintain healthy body weight in various populations including underserved groups.

Grade and Salary Range:
GS-12 $58,665.00 - $76,261.00 Per Year
GS-13 $69,762.00 - $90,692.00 Per Year
GS-14 $82,438.00 - $107,170.00 Per Year
GS-15 $96,970.00 - $126,064.00 Per Year

The USDA, ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.