Vacancy Research Position in Microbial Ecology: The USGS National Research Program, Eastern Branch in Reston, VA is seeking candidates for a full-time permanent research position in microbial ecology at the GS-11, GS-12 or GS-13 grades. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled under any of several job series: Geologist / Microbiologist / Microbial Ecologist / Soil Scientist. Grade and salary (in the range of $60,000 to $100,000) will be based on education and experience. Prior to starting employment with the USGS, a successful applicant will have demonstrated educational and research accomplishments, through the obtainment of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree, or through equivalent experience and knowledge, in a field related to microbial ecology or environmental microbiology. Environments of interest include surface water, ground water and soils, in disturbed and pristine terrains. The selected individual will formulate and execute laboratory and field studies in order to determine the identity and characteristics of microorganisms involved in microbial transformations, and to measure reaction rates and pathways of microbial processes in these environments. The vacancy announcement numbers will be as follows: for all U.S. Citizens (ATL-2011-0745) and for current or former Federal employees with competitive status or who are eligible under a special appointing authority (ATL-2011-0744). The opening date of this vacancy announcement is October 16, 2011 and it will close on December 1, 2011. After the opening, please go to http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ to apply online. For the complete vacancy announcement, see attachment below. (See attached file: Research Position in Microbial Ecology - Vacancy Announcement.pdf)
