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

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-05-015H

POSITION: Research Plant Pathologist

LOCATION: Jackson, TN

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: A 2-year postdoctoral position is available to investigate nematode suppressive soil in soybean monoculture with and without winter wheat cover, and different tillage treatments imposed on the cropping sequences. The candidate will complement ongoing research through analyses of microbial composition using fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) analysis and process the soil samples for enumeration of soil-dwelling nematodes.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in Nematology, Plant Pathology, or Zoology is required. Experience in nematology and knowledge of microbiological techniques is desirable.

INFORMATION ON APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html

INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp

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

Dr. Patricia Donald, USDA/ARS
605 Airways Blvd.
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: 731-425-4739
Fax: 731-425-4760
Email: pdonald@ars.usda.gov