[Employment] job announcement

[David Marshall]

Dear Bionet:
I'd like to post the following job announcement:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service
(ARS), http://www.ars.usda.htmPlant Science Research Unit, Raleigh, North
Carolina, is seeking a permanent full-time GENETICIST (PLANTS) , GS-12/13/14
to: (1) design, formulate, plan, coordinate, execute, and lead research for
the Germplasm Enhancement of Maize (GEM) project to identify and develop
maize germplasm that will aid in diversifying the genetic base of U.S. Crop
production and add to global maize diversity; (2) identify, develop, and
release high yielding maize lines with improved value for feed, food, and
industrial use; and (3) serve as recognized expert and consultant in the
area of maize genetics, and provide scientific leadership in that area,
applying scientific findings, developments, and advances in maize germplasm
development to solve critical and complex problems such as genetic
uniformity and disease susceptibility.  Salary range of $65,411 to $119,489.
For details and application directions, see
http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/index.html and click on ANN#:
ARS-X7S-0041.  To have a printed copy mailed, call 919-515-2731.  U.S.
citizenship is required. Announcement closes 02/20/07. Visit the ARS web
site at: www.ars.usda.gov. USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and
provider.


David Marshall
Research Leader & Professor
USDA/ARS - Plant Science Research Unit
1419 Gardner Hall, Dept Plant Pathology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7616
   Ph: 919-515-6819
   Fx: 919-856-4816
   email: david_marshall At ncsu.edu
   website: http://www.ars.usda.gov/saa/psru