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velopment of new markers) to determine evolutionary
relatedness, host range, co-evolution and distribution
of rust fungi on C4 grasses in the United States; morphological
characterizations; development of molecular
diagnostic tools for economically important taxa; data
analysis, presentation, and publication; field work for
the collection of specimens; and training and supervision
of students.
The incumbent will work under the guidance of
Dr. Lisa Castlebury (http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/people/people.htm?personid=3D10294)
at the
Systematic Mycology & Microbiology Laboratories of
the USDA-ARS, Beltsville, Maryland, USA. In addition
to state-of-the-art molecular resources and extensive
microscopic facilities, the department is also home
of the U.S. National Fungus Collections, the largest collection
of preserved fungi in the western hemisphere,
where >4000 specimens of C4-infecting rust fungi are
available for study. The department is physically located
on the campus of the USDA-ARS Henry A.
Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Complex, the
world’s largest and most diverse agricultural research
center, located just 16 miles north of the U.S. capitol
city of Washington, D.C.
QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a recent
(within 4 years) Ph.D. in mycology, plant pathology,
botany, microbiology or a closely related field that
has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge,
skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities
of the position. Experience working with
fungi and/or plants is preferred, however, individuals
with demonstrated expertise in molecular systematics
of other organismal systems will be considered. The
ideal candidate will be intellectually creative and able
to work independently, with a strong background in
molecular phylogenetics, and an excellent publication
record.
APPOINTMENT TERMS & APPLICATION IN-
STRUCTIONS This is a two-year appointment, at the
GS-11 level (starting salary $62,467). Visit the following
website for instructions on how to apply for the position:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/-
315949200. Informal inquiries are welcome: Dr. Lisa
Castlebury, lisa.castlebury@ars.usda.gov
Applications for this position will be accepted from
both US Citizens and Foreign Nationals who meet both
Appropriations Law and Immigration Law requirements
found under “Foreign Nationals Eligible for Federal
Employment” at http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/EmployForeignNationals/index.htm
. The position
is available immediately, and review of applications
will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
Jo Anne Crouch, Ph.D. Research Molecular Biologist
Systematic Mycology & Microbiology Lab USDA-
ARS 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Bldg 10A, Room 227
Beltsville, MD 20705 Cell: (609) 933-5496 Phone: (301)
504-5331 joanne.crouch@ars.usda.gov
joannecrouch@yahoo.com
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