Postdoc in Pollination Ecology
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is advertising for a Research
Associate (Postdoc) Ecologist, Entomologist or Botanist to perform
research and provide expertise in pollination ecology and habitat
management approaches that promote pollinator resources. 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, insect pathology and agronomy. The position
is advertised at the GS-11 level (starting at $61,218/yr), is for one
year, and can be extended to 4 years, and is open to all U.S. Citizens
and Permanent Residents seeking U.S. Citizenship. Major duties include:
1) Plans and conducts pollinator research, individually and as part of a
team, in the field and laboratory, 2) Provides expertise in habitat
management 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 published in professional articles. Please send C.V. and
cover letter to John Gaskin (john.gas...@ars.usda.gov
<mailto:john.gas...@ars.usda.gov>). We will start to evaluate applicants
on Nov. 30, 2018, and continue accepting applications until the position
is filled. If no PhD yet, please indicate estimated PhD completion date.
John Gaskin
Botanist/Research Leader PMRU
USDA ARS NPARL
1500 N. Central Ave.
Sidney, MT 59270 USA
Office: 406.433.2020
Cell: 406.489.1384
Fax: 406.433.5038
