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

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:   The position is located in the Plant Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research Station on the Washington State University campus in Pullman, WA.  The incumbent will apply available genomics tools to germplasm management.  Primary responsibilities include 1) develop a core collection of lettuce germplasm based on phenotypic and DNA marker data and 2) characterize and evaluate other priority germplasm for molecular markers, morphological descriptors, and key agronomic or horticultural traits.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   Ph.D. in Genetics, Horticulture, Molecular Biology, or related field is required.  Knowledge of plant breeding, plant population genetics, laboratory skills with DNA-based markers and ability to analyze large datasets is desirable.    

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INFORMATION:
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. Jinguo Hu                 
USDA/ARS
Address:  Plant Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research Station
59 Johnson Hall, Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164
Phone:  509-335-3683
Fax: 504-335-6654
Email:  jinguo.hu@ars.usda.gov