scientist position in the u.s. department of agriculture (usda)
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Scientist Position in the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA)
Ayça Akal–StraderEHLS Career Skills 2013
March 20, 2013 (Session II, Week 1)
USDA Organizational Chart
General Qualities of Scientists
• Designing experiments
• Performing research
• Analyzing results
• Troubleshooting
• Reviewing manuscripts/grants
• Writing reports/proposals
• Giving presentations
• Running laboratory
• Supervising/training
• Attending meetings
Position & General Qualifications
Position:
• Emerging fungal plant pathogens
• Threats to U.S. Agriculture General Qualifications:
• Advanced degree
• Prior experience in molecular studies
• Meticulous for biocontainment facility
• Strong oral/written communication skills
Prerequisite and Desired Skills
Prerequisite:
• A PhD degree – Molecular biology– Plant pathology– Biological sciences– Agriculture– Chemistry– Natural resource management– Other relevant fields
• Education and experience
Desired:
• Next-gen sequencing platforms• Bioinformatics• PCR-based detection methods• General molecular biology techniques• Fungal plant pathogens
Some Useful Links
• Science and Technology Research Agencies (A–Z List): http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Science/Agencies.shtml
• Agricultural Research Service (ARS): http://www.ars.usda.gov
• ARS Careers:
http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers
• U.S. Department of Agriculture:
http://www.usda.gov
• USDA Jobs: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9ag.asp
• USAJOBS: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
• Federal Jobs by College Major: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/E123.asp
• Coordinating Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Investments: Progress Report (White House):
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/nstc_federal_stem_education_ccordin ation_report.pdf
References
• The USA Jobs Announcement: https://my.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/333041100
• The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Logo: https://my.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/333041100
• The USDA Organization Chart: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=USDA_ORG_CHART
• Application Guide for Federal Positions in the USDA–ARS: http://www.ars.usda.gov/sp2userfiles/subsite/careers/applicant_guide.pdf
• Biology Biocomplexity Spiral: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/pictures/biology/biocomplexity.html
• Plant Pathogens Affecting Various Plant Regions: http://sustainable-gardening.subto.us/tip/plant-disease.html
• Pollen Image by SEM: http://www.sciencephoto.com/set/2456/slideshow-february-2013?per_page=24
• ARS Fruits and Vegetables: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/300dpi/kesa/k3839-3.jpg
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