This could be of interest to a few people on here. Philip Fanning Walsh Fellowship PhD Candidate, BioControl Research Unit, School of Biology and environmental Sci, Science West, UCD Belfield, Dublin 4.
Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 09:12:58 -0400 From: arthropocent...@aol.com Subject: Fwd: Could you please disseminate these to your entomology listservs? To: entom...@listserv.uoguelph.ca From: Lundgren, Jonathan Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:54 PM To: Hesler, Louis Subject: Could you please disseminate these to your entomology listservs? Dear Colleagues, If you are interested in this position, please send you application directly to me (jonathan.lundg...@ars.usda.gov) as well as to the HR contacts outlined in the application instructions. This position replaces the technician position that was advertised last month (CK-13-852700-TW). If you applied for this earlier position, you will have to reapply for the new one (my apologies; I believe HR and I are now on the same playing field regarding who should be considered “qualified” for the job). https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/343291800 Job Title: Biological Science Lab Technician (Insects) Department: Department Of Agriculture Agency: Agricultural Research Service Job Announcement Number: CK-13-889592-TW SALARY RANGE: $38,790.00 to $50,431.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 to Wednesday, June 05, 2013 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0404-07 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Term NTE 4 years PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 7 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Brookings, SD United States WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens JOB SUMMARY: Find Solutions to Agricultural Problems that Affect Americans Every Day, From Field to Table The incumbent will perform work that supports an ongoing research program of a Research Entomologist, whose main research themes support conservation of beneficial insects within modern cropping systems, the feeding ecology of insects, and the ecological risk assessment of new pest management technologies. Main projects that this project will support are the environmental risk assessment of pesticidal small RNAs on non-target species, including beneficial insects and insect communities associated with cropland. KEY REQUIREMENTS · Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position · Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation · Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service · Must possess a valid state driver's license. · Travel is required 11 or more days a month. DUTIES: Actively participates in one or more phases of the research process (through entomological and genetics experiments) in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment. Contributes ideas toward the planning and implementation of the technical and support aspects of the research. Performs entomological experiments involving insects, which include areas of anatomy, behavior, ecology, and genetics. Performs full range of techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment, which includes qPCR, q-rtPCR, genomic DNA sequencing, environmental growth chambers, greenhouse facilities, personal computers, vehicles, etc. Maintains, calibrates and modifies complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures. Collects, prepares, evaluates and verifies samples and supporting records. Maintains inventory of chemicals, stock solutions, etc., prepares solutions and reagents for use in laboratory, field, or greenhouse, and safely disposes of waste material. Keeps detailed records of experimental data using personal computers and software packages. Jonathan Lundgren Lead Research Entomologist North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory USDA-ARS 2923 Medary Avenue Brookings, SD, USA, 57006 Ph 605-693-5211 Fax 605-693-5240 jonathan.lundg...@ars.usda.gov CV and web page This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
