THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  The position is located in the U. S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, Fort Pierce, Florida.  The incumbent will plan, organize, and conduct experiments designed to overcome bottlenecks in transformation of citrus and implementation of HLB-resistant transgenics.  Experiments will be conducted in vitro, greenhouses, or the field to determine the resistance of citrus selections to HLB and other diseases; the nature, physiology, and control of transformation and regeneration of shoots in vitro; and the best methods to identify and characterize disease resistance.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   Recent Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field is required.  Knowledge of tissue culture parameters, plant genotype, and plant physiological status; and experience in Plant Transformation is desirable.

CITIZENSHIP RESTRICTIONS APPLY:  Applicants must clearly indicate in their
resume/CV their country of citizenship.  To be employed as a Postdoctoral Research
Associate with ARS, applicants must be a citizen from a country listed on the following
link:  http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/jobs/VISA/countries.htm

INFORMATION ON APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL
POSITIONS is available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html

INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp

FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT

Dr. Ed Stover
USDA/ARS/HSHRL
2001 S. Rock Rd.
Ft. Pierce, FL 34945
Phone: (772) 462-5806
Fax: (772) 462-5961
ed.stover@ars.usda.gov