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The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plant Genetics Research Unit in Columbia, Missouri, is seeking a RESEARCH GENETICIST (Plants), at GS-12/13 grade level (Announcement Number ARS-D15E-0019A) salary range $69,497 - $107,434. The research focus of the position is to provide solutions to problems limiting maize productivity and utilization. The applicant is expected to develop molecular genetic resources for improving genetic analysis in maize, characterization, and manipulation of genetic resources for maize through the application of molecular, quantitative, and statistical genetics, and bioinformatics-based strategies, and to increase our understanding of the genetic basis of traits of importance to maize productivity. The scientist is expected to provide leadership within teams on aspects of computational genetics, quantitative genetics, genomic, and bioinformatics approaches and resources. Research will include collaboration with other agency scientists and with scientists in academia and private industry as needed to accomplish objectives. United States citizenship is required. For information on the research program and/or position, contact M. J. Oliver, research leader, at telephone: 573-882-9645 or at e-mail: mel.oliver@ars.usda.gov. For further information, and complete application instructions, go to website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/389187800. Applications must be received by January 16, 2015. USDA/ARS is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plant Genetics Research Unit in Columbia, Missouri, is seeking a RESEARCH GENETICIST (Plants), at GS-12/13 grade level (Announcement Number ARS-D15E-0019A) salary range $69,497 - $107,434. The research focus of the position is to provide solutions to problems limiting maize productivity and utilization. The applicant is expected to develop molecular genetic resources for improving genetic analysis in maize, characterization, and manipulation of genetic resources for maize through the application of molecular, quantitative, and statistical genetics, and bioinformatics-based strategies, and to increase our understanding of the genetic basis of traits of importance to maize productivity. The scientist is expected to provide leadership within teams on aspects of computational genetics, quantitative genetics, genomic, and bioinformatics approaches and resources. Research will include collaboration with other agency scientists and with scientists in academia and private industry as needed to accomplish objectives. United States citizenship is required. For information on the research program and/or position, contact M. J. Oliver, research leader, at telephone: 573-882-9645 or at e-mail: mel.oliver@ars.usda.gov. For further information, and complete application instructions, go to website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/389187800. Applications must be received by January 16, 2015. USDA/ARS is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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