Position- USDA-ARS Research Leader=20 =20
The 55,000-acre Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Laboratory (http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=3D3087 <http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=3D3087> ) in Miles City, Montana is opening a search for a new research leader. We are a modern research laboratory [renovated in 2004] part of the Agricultural Research Service of the Northern Plains area of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA-ARS). =20 =20 The successful candidate will join the Livestock & Range Research Laboratory and interact with nine diverse research scientists, nearly forty support staff, Montana State University extension service staff, and regional producers and stakeholders. A successful candidate will supervise the research scientists and three administrative staff; maintain a research program; and oversee the management of the research facility. Research scientists conduct research in the areas of genetics, nutrition, and reproductive physiology and rangeland ecology with the goals of improving the efficiency of rangeland based animal production systems and reducing the ecological and economic risks inherent to managing a rangeland based animal production system. =20 =20 A formal job description can be reviewed at http://www.usajobs.gov/ <http://www.usajobs.gov/> ({just google <ARS-X8W-0009>} Job Announcement #: ARS-X8W-0009). SALARY RANGE: 89,115.00 - 136,273.00 USD per year. The due date for the job is November 28, 2007. =20 =20 About Miles City- We are situated in eastern Montana amidst rolling grasslands and rugged badlands. This small city of 8,000+ functions as a regional hub with hospitals, schools, a community college, etc.. Most scientists moving to the area from Universities boast of its affordability, town's "old west" atmosphere, and quality of life (also read http://www.mcchamber.com/tiki-index.php?page=3DCommunity%20Profile <http://www.mcchamber.com/tiki-index.php?page=3DCommunity%20Profile> ) =20 Kurt Reinhart, Research Ecologist USDA-ARS Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Laboratory 243 Fort Keogh Road Miles City, MT 59301 USA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Office: (406) 874-8211 Fax: (406) 874-8289 =20
