We have an opening for a Research Leader position at the Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Laboratory (www.ars.usda.gov/npa/ftkeogh <http://www.ars.usda.gov/npa/ftkeogh> ) in Miles City, Montana. We are a modern research laboratory with genetics, animal nutrition, animal physiology, and grassland/range ecology labs. To compliment our modern laboratories we have 55,000-acre of experimental lands. This is literally where the deer and antelope roam. The city is surrounded by approximately a 100mile radius of intact mixed-grass prairie consisting of state, federal (BLM), and private lands. We are part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) of the Northern Plains.
The successful candidate will join the Livestock & Range Research Laboratory and interact with nine research scientists, nearly forty support staff, Montana State University extension service staff, and regional producers and stakeholders (e.g. BLM, etc.). A successful candidate will supervise the research scientists and three administrative staff; maintain a research program; and oversee the management of the research facility. Research scientists conduct research in the areas of genetics, nutrition, and reproductive physiology and rangeland ecology with the goals of improving the efficiency of rangeland based animal production systems and reducing the ecological and economic risks inherent to managing a rangeland based animal production system. A formal job description can be viewed at http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=53679887 <http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=53679887> . The position is a GS 14/15 with a pay range of $91,781.00-140,355.00 per year plus federal health and retirement benefits. The position is scheduled to close July 14, 2008. About Miles City- We are situated in eastern Montana adjacent to the Yellowstone and Tongue Rivers amidst rolling grasslands and rugged badlands. This is a small city of 8,000+ but functions as a regional hub with hospitals, schools, a community college, etc.. Most scientists moving to the area from Universities boast of its affordability, town's "Old West" charm, outdoor opportunities, and quality of life. For more information see the Chamber of Commerce link: http://www.mcchamber.com/tiki-index.php?page=Community%20Profile. Kurt Reinhart, Research Ecologist USDA-ARS Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Laboratory 243 Fort Keogh Road Miles City, MT 59301 USA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Office: (406) 874-8211 Fax: (406) 874-8289
