POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH GENETICIST/ECOLOGIST A postdoctoral research position is available at the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station in Corvallis, Oregon. The candidate will conduct genetics/ecology research to explore population variation in adaptive traits of native grasses and forbs of the western United States. The primary goal of the research is to model responses in adaptation and adaptive traits as a function of the environments of planting sites and seed sources. The employee will use the knowledge gained to evaluate alternatives for guiding population movement for restoration of native plant communities including considerations of climate change. The position is a two-year, full-time term position, with the possibility for extension of an additional two years dependent upon funding and performance. Shorter appointments may be possible (e.g., sabbaticals for university faculty). Salary is approximately $61,867 per year (GS-11) depending on qualifications. The employee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave, and will be covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Qualifications: US citizen with PhD in ecology, botany, forestry, genetics or related field prior to beginning employment; demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis and associated software (including SAS and R) for nonlinear mixed-effects models and multivariate analysis; demonstrated skills in communicating science through publications and public speaking; knowledge of GIS is desirable. The position is full-time for 13 to 48 months and will be filled at the GS-11 level. To apply: Send curriculum vitae and cover letter indicating interests and qualifications along with a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial copies are fine). Include a list of your publications (including a pdf or link to one or more featured publications) and at least three professional references with information on how to contact them (email and phone number). Indicate when you would be available in your cover letter and please state that you are a US citizen. Applications will be accepted until close of business by April 30, 2014, but it is in the applicant's best interest to turn in their application as soon as possible. Send the information to Dr. Brad St.Clair at [email protected]. Please pass this advertisement on to interested parties. ******************************************** Brad St.Clair Research Geneticist US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, Oregon 97331-4401 ph: (541) 750-7294, fax: (541) 750-7329 email: [email protected] ******************************************** This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
