The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency and one of the world's premiere scientific organizations. ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of high national priority affecting American agriculture. This position is with the Natural Resources Management Research Unit, Mandan, ND. **ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR July 7, 2023**

Duties

Conduct research focused on techno-economic analysis of switchgrass as a feedstock for bioenergy use; Conduct a regional feedstock cost-rate model for delivering switchgrass to biorefinery locations in the Midwest; Report findings through publications such as manuscripts, articles, or other research materials Present information at scientific meetings

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 with knowledge obtained in the areas of agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, landscape ecology, geography, statistics, agronomy or closely related field or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Applicants must meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard's requirements of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Economist 0110 - Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus or Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown, plus appropriate experience or additional education. General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401 - Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Knowledge of GIS software and ability to manipulate large databases in highly desirable

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.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 2150 Centre Avenue Building D, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80526 US
• Name: Kent Amott
• Phone: 970-492-7037
• Email: [email protected]