USDA-ARS is seeking a Research Geneticist / Computational Biologist.
The position is located in the Corn Insects and Crop Genetics
Research Unit and housed in the Department of Plant Pathology on the
Iowa State University campus in Ames, IA. The successful candidate
will lead a vigorous, independent research program focused on
high-throughput functional genomics in plants. The candidate will
interact with existing programs to integrate data from genetic and
physical maps, genome and EST sequences, functional genomics, and
parallel-expression profiling to investigate global gene expression
in crop plants, including, but not limited to, effects of transgene
insertion, gene duplication, and evolutionary diversity. A PhD. in
Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, or related
discipline appropriate to the position is required. Experience in
interdisciplinary scientific computing, plant genomic and proteomic
data analysis, or database development is desirable. Candidates must
be U.S. citizens. The position will be filled at the GS-12/13 level;
Assistant/Associate Professor equivalent, salary commensurate with
experience ($60,576 - 93,643). Comprehensive benefits package
includes paid annual and sick leave, life insurance, health
insurance, and a savings and investment plan, in addition to a
Federal retirement plan. For further information on this position
contact Dr. Roger Wise at rpwise at iastate.edu. Vacancy announcements
and application information can be obtained by phoning ARS
DIAL-A-VACANCY at 301-504-1482, contacting Janae Lentz at
515-663-7277, or at the ARS website at
http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/. Applications in
response to this ad must be postmarked by February 22, 2005 and
reference vacancy announcement number ARS-X5W-0132A. THE USDA/ARS
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.
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