Research Chemist/Research Food Technologist/Research Biologist/Research Geneticist

 GS-1320/1382/0401/0440-14/15,

$87,533 - $133,850 per annum

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Grain Quality and Structure Research Unit of the Grain Marketing and Production Research Center at Manhattan, Kansas, is seeking a permanent, full-time scientist with demonstrated expertise in either cereal chemistry, biochemistry, and/or analytical chemistry to serve as Research Leader.  The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the Unit management including research on the relationship between chemical content and end-use performance and functionality of cereal grains; and interaction with USDA administrators and cooperators in Universities and Industry.  The incumbent will maintain a research program in his/her area of specialty.  U.S. citizenship and a Ph.D. in Cereal Chemistry, Food Technology, Biology, Genetics, or a closely related field or equivalent is required.  A comprehensive benefits package includes paid sick leave and annual leave, life and health insurance, a savings and investment plan (401K type), and a Federal retirement plan.  For more information on the research program and/or position, contact Dr. Donald Koeltzow at (785) 776-2702.  Complete information and application procedures may be obtained at  http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/VAC2.HTM .  To have a printed copy of the vacancy announcement mailed to you, call (785) 776-2737.  Send applications to: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Human Resources Division, Attn: Keli A. Martin, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Stop 5106, Beltsville, MD 20705-5106, Fax:  (301) 504-1535; e-mail:  scirecruit@ars.usda.gov .  Applications must be marked ARS-X6W-0292 and postmarked by September 15, 2006.  U.S. Citizenship is required.

USDA/ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.