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Research Nutritionist
GS-0630-12/13/14
$65,315 - $119,314 per annum The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), at the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is seeking a permanent, full-time Research Nutritionist for the Nutritional Determinants of Health Management Unit. The incumbent will serve the public and conduct basic and applied research define the effects of diet, eating patterns and physical activity on appetite, food preferences and choices, nutritional status, body composition and metabolic fitness. Incumbent will also develop methods to evaluate energy metabolism, assess appetite, and monitor physical activity levels. Utilize existing and generate new knowledge of dietary and physical activity behaviors and theories of behavior change to develop research hypotheses; evaluates potential interventions, selects and implements the most promising interventions, and interprets outcome. Incumbent reports research results from both independent and multi-disciplinary team-based research in peer-reviewed journals, popular publication and at professional meetings. The Center focuses on health roles of foods and food factors, with emphasis on food habits, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors relevant to obesity prevention and maintenance of healthy body weight.
A comprehensive benefits package includes paid sick leave and annual leave, life and health insurance, a savings and investment plan (401K type), and a Federal retirement plan. For more information on the research program and/or position, please contact Isela Losek at (701) 795-8370. Complete information and application procedures may be obtained at http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/VAC2.HTM. To have a printed copy of the vacancy announcement mailed to you, call (701) 795-8370. Send applications to: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Human Resources Division, Attn: Keli A. Martin, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Stop 5106, Beltsville, MD 20705-5106, Fax: (301) 504-1535; e-mail: scirecruit@ars.usda.gov. Applications must be marked ARS-X8W-0250 and postmarked by September 25, 2008. U.S. Citizenship is required and must be verified prior to entrance on duty.
USDA/ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.
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