Interdisciplinary: Research Physiologist/Research Nutritionist GS-0413/0630-12/13/14 $67,613 - $123,519 per annum
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the Grand Forks Human
Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota, seeks a permanent,
full-time research scientist to plan, implement, and report the results
of research addressing the influences of dietary and physical activity
factors on inflammation and bone health. Incumbent conducts both independent
research and team-based research to provide scientific evidence upon which
food and nutrition guidance can be based. The incumbent will address the
roles of dietary and physical activity factors influencing inflammation
and bone health. Research protocols may include controlled feeding studies
of humans with biochemical and/or clinical outcome assessments, and animal
model studies of specific mechanisms.
A comprehensive benefits package includes paid sick leave and annual leave,
life and health insurance, a savings and investment plan (401K type), and
a Federal retirement plan. For more information on the research program
and/or position, or to have a printed copy of the vacancy announcement
mailed to you, please call Isela Losek at 701-795-8370 or access information
on-line at
http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/index.html. Send applications for announcement ARS-X9W-0144 to: USDA, Agricultural
Research Service, Human Resources Division, Attn: Keli A. Martin, 5601
Sunnyside Avenue, Stop 5106, Beltsville, MD 20705-5106, Fax: (301) 504-1535;
e-mail:
scirecruit@ars.usda.gov. Applications must be marked ARS-X9W-0146 and postmarked by May 26, 2009. U.S. Citizenship is required and must be verified before entrance on duty.
USDA/ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.
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