INTERDISCIPLINARY: RESEARCH PHYSIOLOGIST/RESEARCH NUTRITIONIST/RESEARCH BIOLOGIST
GS-0413/0630/0401-12/13/14
Salary Range of $65,315 to $119,314 per annum

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota, seeks a permanent, full-time research scientist to join a developing team to solve the problem of obesity and related illnesses. This scientist will develop a research program involving physical activity and dietary interventions to promote physiological function and health in the context of maintaining a healthy body weight. Incumbent will conduct independent and multidisciplinary, team-based research to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of physical activity, dietary and behavioral interventions to prevent obesity and maintain healthy body weight and will have the opportunity to develop/enhance skills in conducting human studies for the U.S. population.

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, or to have a printed copy of the vacancy announcement mailed to you, please call Isela Losek at 701-795-8370 or access information on-line at http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/VAC2.HTM. Send applications for announcement ARS-X8W-0248 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-0248 and postmarked by September 25, 2008. U.S. Citizenship is required and must be verified before entrance on duty.

USDA/ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

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