THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-04-008H POSITION: Research Plant Physiologist LOCATION: Byron, GA DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory, Byron, Georgia. The incumbent will study the role of nickel (Ni) in horticultural crops, with emphasis on pecan (Carya illinoinensis). This will include assessment of the importance of Ni in tree nutrition, nitrogen management of orchards, and nitrate content of edible plant parts. Study will include elemental and nitrate analyses, enzyme assays, and various assessments of physiological stress. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: A recent Ph.D. in Plant Physiology, or closely related field is required (i.e., Horticulture, Forestry, Agronomy, Plant Biochemistry, or Botany). Knowledge of plant micro nutrient and nitrogen nutrition or physiology, and enzyme assay methodology are desired. FOR INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, SALARY, BENEFITS, OR APPLICATION FORMS, CONTACT: Laverne Blackwell Human Resources Specialist USDA/ARS/Human Resources Division 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705-5105 Phone: 301-504-1518 Fax: 301-504-1536 FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT: Dr. Bruce Wood USDA/ARS/SEFTNRL 21 Dunbar Road Byron, Georgia 31008 Phone: 478-956-6421 or 6420 Fax: 478-956-2929 Email: bwwood@saa.ars.usda.gov     Postdoc Research Associate Positions Listing | Postdoc Research Program Information