The incumbent is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Cranberry Genetics and Insect Management located in Madison, WI, but closely connected with the Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Unit in East Wareham, Massachusetts. The assigned research is to lead a national survey of edaphic, vegetative, and hydrologic characteristics of cranberry farms. Incumbent will participate as a team member in designing and planning the soil survey and performing water quality monitoring.

Duties

Incumbent will collect and process soil, plant, and water samples from cranberry farms for analysis of physical and chemical properties. The Incumbent will be expected to develop and coordinate sampling campaigns in the states of Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Oregon, and New Jersey. Lead a national survey of edaphic, vegetative, and hydrologic characteristics of cranberry farms in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Oregon. Incumbent will conduct water quality monitoring on select cranberry farms in Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Direct Deposit ? Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Appropriations Law and Immigration Law requirements must be met

Qualifications

This position requires a Ph.D in soil science, hydrology, or closely related discipline with emphasis on soil science; chemistry or closely related discipline; physical or natural science or engineering with emphasis on hydrology. The assignment requires a working knowledge of soil science. Knowledge of nutrient management practices is desired to ensure the relevance of research to growers and action agencies. Applicants must meet the basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard's requirements of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Hydrology Series 1315 Individual Occupational Requirements Degree: physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels. OR Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Soil Science Series 0470 Individual Occupational Requirements Degree: soil science or a closely related discipline that included 30 semester hours or equivalent in biological, physical, or earth science, with a minimum of 15 semester hours in such subjects as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in soil science or a related discipline that included at least 30 semester hours in the biological, physical, or earth sciences. At least 15 of these semester hours must have been in the areas specified in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify education when applying for this position. If this information is not provided, your education may not be appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration for this position. If you are selected for this position, you will have to provide an official copy of your transcripts prior to entering on duty. Application materials will not be returned.

A Ph.D. is required that was obtained within the last four years.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705 US
• Name: Jessica Lang
• Phone: 3092731525
• Email: [email protected]