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

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  The position is assigned to the Pest Management and Biocontrol Research Unit, at the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, Arizona.  The mission of the Research Unit is to develop unique and improved biological, behavioral and genetic based methods to reduce losses by insects affecting cotton and other crops in arid land production areas of the U.S.  The incumbent will conduct basic studies to characterize physiology and biochemistry and establish novel molecular targets in the Western tarnished plant bug, Lygus hesperus.  Successful candidate will be involved in design, application, and data analysis of laboratory studies to identify genes or gene-products and establish new environmentally benign methods for control of this pest.  The assignment will further involve molecular and biochemical characterization and functional genomic analysis of potential candidate genes.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in entomology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related field is required.  Experience with DNA/RNA manipulation and cloning, real-time PCR, microinjection/RNA interference, enzyme/protein purification, and experience in biochemical/enzyme analyses is desirable. 

CITIZENSHIP RESTRICTIONS APPLY:  Applicants must clearly indicate in their resume/CV their Country of citizenship.  To be employed as a Postdoctoral Research Associate with ARS, applicants must be a citizen from a country listed on the following link:  http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/jobs/VISA/Countries.htm

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. Jeff Fabrick
USDA/ARS
U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center
21881 N. Cardon Lane
Maricopa, AZ  85238
Email: jeff.fabrick@ars.usda.gov