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

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Subtropical Plant Pathology Research Unit, Ft. Pierce, FL. The incumbent will conduct research on the culturing the fastidious bacteria that cause citrus Huanglongbing. Different approaches will be applied to explore the possibility of culturing the bacteria in vitro. Incumbent will be expected to design and develop different strategies and protocols, and perform specialized techniques such as aerobic and anaerobic culturing, DNA/RNA isolation, Real-time PCR, cloning, library construction and screening.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Microbiology or a closely related field is required. Knowledge and experience of genomics and bioinformatics, and skills in cloning, sequencing, and gene expression are desirable. The individual should be highly motivated and have demonstrated communication skills.

INFORMATION ON SALARY AND 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. Duan, USDA/ARS
Subtropical Plant Pathology Research Unit
2001 South Rock Road
Fort Pierce , Florida 34945
Phone: 772-462-5840
Email: Yongping.duan@ars.usda.gov