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

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-04-070L

POSITION: Research Nutritionist (Biochemistry)

LOCATION: Grand Forks, ND

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located at the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, ND. The incumbent will participate in studies of selenium metabolism, including the chemical speciation and transport of food selenium compounds and stable isotopic tracers in animal models, human subjects and cell culture models.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in Nutrition, Biochemistry or a closely related field is required. Knowledge of conducting metabolic studies and of stable isotopic tracers is desirable.

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

Sharon E. Wilson
Human Resources Specialist
USDA/ARS/Human Resources Division
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-5106
Phone: 301-504-1567
Fax: 301-504-1417

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

Dr. Gerald F. Combs, Jr.
USDA/ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
2420 2nd Ave No.
PO Box 9034
Grand Forks, ND 58202
Phone: 701-795-8456
Fax: 701-795-8230
Email: gcombs@gfhnrc.ars.usda.gov