[MPWG] Plant-related post-doctoral positions at USDA-ARS - various locations, various deadlines

[De Angelis, Patricia]

Several plant-related post-doctoral positions are available through the
USDA-Agricultural Research Service in Minnesota, and elsewhere.

Two positions are noted below and an additional 31 positions are found at:
https://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetRefineControlResults?Keyword=USDA+ARS+postdoctoral

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From: "Forcella, Frank" <Frank.Forcella at ARS.USDA.GOV>

My lab will have an open post-doc position starting this winter or spring
(2014). The position will be devoted to the timing and abundance of pollen
and nectar production of a wide variety of crops and native plants, as well
as determination of how these variables influence populations of managed
and wild pollinators.

If you know of any recent PhDs who are looking for a post-doctoral
position, please have them contact me.

Our small and somewhat isolated laboratory is in the midst of farm country
on the eastern edge of the Great Plains. It is not stunningly beautiful
like the RMBL [Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory], but it does have its
own charm, primarily because of its cordial group of employees. One of our
aims is to diversify the regional landscape with alternative crops, most of
which have bright and showy insect-pollinated flowers. We are starting to
make some progress in this regard, and now we need to more fully document
how these new crops provide ecosystem services, such as floral resources
for pollinators.

The post-doc will have considerable leeway in terms of research and can
interact closely with the bee research group at the University of
Minnesota. Moreover, salaries for ARS-funded post-docs are considerably
higher than those for comparable positions at universities. Thus, the
position should be both interesting and lucrative for the right person.

Cheers,

Frank

Frank Forcella
Research Agronomist
USDA-ARS Soils Lab
803 Iowa Avenue
Morris, MN 56267
USA
Tel 320-589-3411 x127
Fax 320-589-3787
http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/**people/people.htm?personid=**1782<http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/people/people.htm?personid=1782>

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Research Molecular Biologist (Postdoctoral Research
Associate)<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/347667000>

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of
Agriculture's chief scientific research agency and one of the world's
premiere scientific organizations. ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are
hired to supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of
high national priority affecting American agriculture. **ANNOUNCEMENT IS
OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR DECEMBER 31, 2013**

*Key Requirements:*

   - A Ph.D. is required

  *Department:* Department Of Agriculture *Agency:* Agricultural Research
Service *Open Period:* 7/24/2013 to 12/31/2013 *Who May Apply: * U.S.
Citizens and Permanent Residents seeking U.S. Citizenship *Location(s):*

   - Saint Paul, MN United States View
Map<https://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetResults?OrganizationID=AG03&CountrySubDivision=MINNESOTA#>

  *Salary:* $60,827.00 to $79,073.00 *Series & Grade:* GS-0401-11/11 *Position
Information:* Full Time - Excepted Service Term NTE 2 years *Control Number:
* 347667000 *JOA Number:* RA-13-076-H
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