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

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, integrating, implementing, and evaluating data supporting research and development (R&D) of ultra low volume formulations and providing technical and support to the supervisory research scientist.  Possesses general understanding of R&D methods and program management techniques with specific expertise applicable to the development and efficacy assessment (improve a.i. migration across arthropod cuticular barrier, retardation of droplet evaporation and/or improved canopy penetration) of ultra-low volume formulations (ULVs) and to the performance of demonstrations, tests and evaluation;  Develops integrated methodologies and research plans addressing all technical and functional considerations to successfully develop a ULV and coordinates with collaborators to facilitate successful formulation development (incumbent) and assessment (collaborators).  Obtains, interprets, documents data and prepares technical reports.  Additionally, incumbent should possess experience in developing and managing R&D programs and budgets.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Recent Ph.D. in physical science, engineering, or mathematics or related field is required.    Knowledge of scientific (thermodynamic, fluid dynamic, and interfacial/transport) principles applicable to improving active ingredient (a.i.) migration across arthropod cuticular barrier, retarding droplet evaporation or improving canopy penetration of ultra-low volume formulations and specific expertise applicable to developing and managing R&D programs and accomplishing completion of advanced concept demonstrations conducted in team research is desirable.

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

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 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. Margaret Lyn, USDA/ARS
National Biological Control Laboratory
59 Lee Road
Stoneville, MS  38776
Phone:  662-686-3641
Fax: 662-686-5281
E-Mail: Margaret.lyn@ars.usda.gov