Interdisciplinary: Research Ecologist/Entomologist, GS-0408/0414-12/13
Salary Range of $68,809.00 106,369.00 per year
The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service,
Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Pest Management Research
Unit in Sidney, Montana is seeking a permanent full-time Research Ecologist/
Entomologist as a lead investigator in classical biological control of
invasive plants of the Northern Great Plains. The research focuses on plant
and insect ecology; plant-herbivore interactions; characterization of
ecological factors affecting biological control agents (insects or other
arthropods) and invasive weeds; host-specificity and efficacy studies of
potential biological control agents; non-target effects of biocontrol on
ecological communities; post-release efficacy studies; and long-term
monitoring. For details and to apply, see http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/.
Reference Job Announcement Number ARS-X10W-0124A. Applications must be
postmarked by May 28, 2010. U.S. citizenship is required. This announcement
has been amended to extend the closing date to May 28, 2010. USDA/ARS is an
equal opportunity employer and provider.
