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

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:   The incumbent will develop microspore embryogenesis of cucumber with the goal of regenerating haploid or diploid plants.  This position is located in the Vegetable Crops Unit in the Department of Horticulture on the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   Recent Ph.D. in botany, plant physiology, plant genetics, plant molecular biology, or closely related field is required.  Experience with plant cell cultures is required.  Knowledge of plant transformation is desirable.  Preference will be given to applicants having documented experience with plant cell cultures. 

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 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. Michael J. Havey
USDA/ARS
University of Wisconsin
Department of Horticulture
1575 Linden Drive
Madison, WI  53706
Phone:  608-262-1830
Fax:  608-262-4743
Email:  Michael.Harvey@ars.usda.gov