THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-04-088L

POSITION: Research Chemist

LOCATION: Peoria, IL

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The incumbent is a Research Chemist in the Mycotoxin Research Unit at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Peoria, Illinois. The position will focus on proteomic analysis and characterization of fungal and plant proteins induced and/or suppressed during maize ear rot development caused by Fusarium verticilloides, including proteins involved in fumonisin biosynthesis.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry, fungal physiology, plant pathology, fungal biochemistry or related field of study is required. Experience in proteomics techniques is desired.

FOR INFORMATION ON SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, SALARY, BENEFITS, OR APPLICATION FORMS, CONTACT:

Rosita Spears, Human Resources Specialist
USDA/ARS/Human Resources Division
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-5106
Phone: 301-504-1556
Fax: 301-504-1578

FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:

Dr. David F. Kendra
Mycotoxin Research Unit
USDA/ARS/NCAUR
1815 N. University St.
Peoria, IL 61604
phone: 309-681-6579
fax: 309-681-6689
email: kendrad@ncaur.usda.gov