USDA ARS Research Ecologist, Entomologist or Botanist
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is advertising for a Research Ecologist, Entomologist or Botanist to perform research and provide expertise in habitat management approaches that promote pollinator resources while limiting weed invasion and spread. The position is at the USDA ARS Pest Management Research Unit, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney MT. The mission of the laboratory is to develop and implement ecologically based strategies, technologies, and products for the sustainable management of insects, pests, and weeds in crops and rangeland. Emphasis is on biological and cultural management strategies that enhance profitability and environmental quality. Our location houses a team of highly collaborative scientists and support staff working in the fields of ecology, botany, entomology, pathology and agronomy. The position is advertised at the GS-12 or 13 level, has promotion potential to GS-15, and is open to all U.S. Citizens and Nationals. Major duties include: 1) Plans and conducts pollinator and weed research, individually and as part of a team, in the field and laboratory, 2) Provides expertise in habitat management or restoration approaches that promote pollinator resources while limiting weed invasion and spread, 3) Develops methods to restore and improve low agricultural-input plant communities to provide high quality pollinator habitat, 4) Prepares written work products based on research to be reviewed and/or published in professional articles, publications, and technical abstracts. Please see our ad on USAJobs (www.usajobs.gov; Job Announcement Number: ARS-D17W-0195). Ad opens Dec. 27 and closes on Jan. 17, 2017.
