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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