Plant Geneticist

USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plant Science and Entomology Research Unit, Manhattan, Kansas

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plant Science and Entomology Research Unit, Manhattan, KS is seeking a permanent full-time PLANT GENETICIST (GS-9/11) (Salary Range $40,454 - 63,629 Per Annum) to work on molecular mapping and marker-assisted breeding of wheat. The primary responsibilities will be the development of high-throughput DNA markers for important wheat traits and the deployment of the molecular markers in hard winter wheat cultivars for improvement of wheat quality and productivity. For details and application directions, see http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/x4w-0413.pdf.  To have a printed copy mailed, call 785-776-2737. U.S. citizenship is required. Announcement closes October 25, 2004. USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.