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Open & closing dates
08/29/2019 to 09/29/2019
Salary
$74,596 to $115,313 per year
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Summary
This position is with the Wheat Health, Genetics and Quality Research Unit at Pullman Washington. The mission of the Unit is to enhance the health, genetics, productivity and quality of wheat and barley.
Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential. *Final grade level may be determined by a peer review panel based on the applicants research experience, accomplishments and impact on the science.
Responsibilities
- Identifies the underlying biochemical, molecular and physiological mechanisms in wheat that are associated with low falling numbers (FN), including preharvest sprouting and late maturity alpha-amylase
- Characterizes the protein biochemistry of alpha-amylase and other hydrolytic enzymes expressed during wheat grain development and germination that negatively impact FN test values and end-use quality
- Develops high throughput assays, such as enzyme and ELISA assays, that will predict FN test values and flour functionality
- Develops technologies to distinguish between the two causes of low FN, late maturity alpha-amylase and preharvest sprouting
- Collaborates with breeders in incorporate tolerance to low falling numbers into wheat
Qualifications
Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements of this position are:
GS-12: Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or possess an equivalent combination of graduate level education and experience. Graduate education must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Examples of specialized experience are:
– Conducting molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or physiology research on plants;
– Conducting protein biochemistry research to elucidate molecular mechanisms controlling physiological responses including enzyme expression, and protein purification and characterization;
-Communicating research results through technical publications and/or presentations; and
-Leading a research project, to include Ph.D. dissertation research or postdoctoral research project on plants.
GS-13: Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience are:
-Coordinating and managing a collaborative research project on molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or physiology of plants;
-Coordinating and managing protein biochemistry research to elucidate molecular mechanisms controlling physiological responses including enzyme expression, and protein purification and characterization.
-Publishing research findings related to plant molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or physiology as first, or corresponding author; and
-Presenting research findings on research related to plant molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or physiology at national or international conferences.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education,
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To be considered for this position, you must submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation. Also, submit a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, recognition; any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitation); and publications.
Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Minimum qualification requirements are found in the OPM Qualification Standards Operating Manual for General Schedule Positions.
Basic Requirements:
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401:
1. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or
additional education
Plant Physiology Series, 0435:
Degree: botany or plant physiology; or a related scientific discipline that included at least 10 semester hours in plant physiology.
Genetics Series, 0440:
Degree: genetics; or one of the basic biological sciences that included at least 9 semester hours in genetics.
Graduate Education: Genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics.
Please include a copy of transcripts to include specific coursework that shows how you meet any of the above requirements.