[PCA] JOB: Postdoc Research Ecologist (plants)/Research Botanist (Logan, UT)

[Olivia Kwong]

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