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

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  The position is located in the Crop Diseases, Pests and Genetics Research Unit at the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center, Parlier, CA.  The incumbent will be responsible for molecular characterization of viruses infecting the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis). Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, construction and evaluation of full length infectious clones of RNA viruses infecting the glassy-winged sharpshooter.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in virology, molecular biology, or related field is required.  Knowledge of insect virology and experience with propagation of viruses in tissue culture is required.  Experience with construction of full-length infectious clones to RNA viruses 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. Drake C. Stenger  
USDA/ARS
San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center
9611 S. Riverbend Ave
Parlier, CA 93648
Phone: 559-596-2922
Fax: 559-596-2921
Email: drake.stenger@ars.usda.gov