[PCA] JOB: Postdoc Research Ecologist (plants)/Research Botanist (Logan, UT)
Olivia Kwong
plant at plantconservation.org
Tue Mar 15 08:10:08 CDT 2011
U.S. Department Of Agriculture
Agriculture Research Service
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Ecologist (Plants) / Research Botanist
GS-0408/0408-11/12
Salary Range: $57,408 to $89,450 USD per Year
Open Period: 2/22/2011 until filled or 12/31/2011
Full-Time, postdoctoral research position of 2 years with a possible
extension of up to 2 years, likely starting in August 2011
Location: The ARS Pollinating Insects Research Unit in Logan, Utah USA
Major Duties
Through field studies, quantify the responses of rangeland wildflower
communities to traditional and progressive livestock grazing practices on
existing ranches, reserves and research centers. The goal is to
characterize grazing practices that benefit (or harm) native bee
communities. The assignment includes: 1) quantifying and statistically
associating the responses of common wildflower species that are used by
native bees to a range of well-documented grazing practices on working
ranches (or grazed reserves), and 2) relating wildflower densities to
reproductive performance of representative manageable wild bees that use
specific flowering species. Experience performing plant identification
and taxonomy in sometimes difficult groups and experience quantifying
plant communities are both desired.
Qualifications
This position requires a Ph.D. in ecology, botany, or closely related
field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary
knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities
of the position. Working knowledge of plant identification and taxonomy in
sometimes difficult groups and experience quantifying plant communities
are both desired. For additional information and application procedures,
please go to:
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=97205591&JobTitle=Interdisciplinary%3a+Research+Ecologist+(Plants)%2fResearch+Botanist+(Postdoctoral+Research+Associate)&q=RA-11-050-L&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&AVSDM=2011-02-22+13%3a20%3a00
Please send a resume, list of publications, presentations, honors/awards,
curriculum vitae, or optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612)
to the contact address below:
Dr. James H. Cane
RA-11-050-L
USDA/ARS Pollinating Insects Res Unit, Utah State University
Logan UT 84326 USA
Jim Cane can be reached by phone at (435) 797-3879 or by email at
Jim.Cane at ars.usda.gov
Applications will be accepted from both US Citizens and Non-Citizens as
allowed by appropriations and statute. For more information on
citizenship restrictions log onto:
http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/jobs/VISA/Countries.htm
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