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

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  The Subarctic Agricultural Research Unit in Fairbanks, Alaska is seeking a Research Entomologist to conduct independent and cooperative research to develop IPM programs on crops of economic importance to Alaska including native medicinal plants. Goals of the Research Unit are to develop and integrate biological control and other biorational pest management tactics that will lead to the development of local and regional pest management systems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in Entomology or closely related field of biological science is required.  Ability to develop IPM programs using sampling, biological control, and diagnostic methods and insect identification for the study of diseases of potato is desirable, as well as the ability to prepare reports and manuscripts for publication. Strong taxonomical skills needed, experience with aphis taxonomy will be an advantage.

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:

Alberto Pantoja
Research Leader/Location Coordinator
USDA-Agricultural Research Service
Subarctic Agricultural Research Unit
362 O'Neill Building
P. O. Box 757200
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775
Tel 907-474-7536
Fax 907-474-7527
Email alberto.pantoja@ars.usda.gov