Research mycologist - Systematic Mycology & Microbiology Laboratory (USDA), Beltsville, MD (outside of Washington, DC)

The Systematic Mycology and Microbiology Laboratory is seeking a Research Molecular Biologist/Microbiologist/Botanist (Mycology)/Geneticist to conduct independent research developing new knowledge and application of the systematics of fungi that threaten the food supply and serve to control harmful insects and plant pathogens. This scientist will conduct research to characterize fungi both inside and outside of the United States to prevent entry of destructive fungi and lead to the ability to control the diseases they cause. This research will involve determining phylogenetic relationships among members of plant-associated fungi especially those of importance to agriculture; characterizing the genetic variability, population structure and systematic relationships of plant pathogenic fungi; correlating molecular results with morphological characteristics based on examination of specimens; combining molecular and morphological results with existing geographic and host information to accurately define plant pathogenic fungi species; and developing molecular tools for the identification of these fungi. This position has promotion potential to a GS-15. Applications accepted until August 16, 2010.

To apply see announcement at USAJOBS.

For more information, contact Dr. Amy Rossman, Amy.Rossman@ars.usda.gov

Jul 27th, 2010 by Webmaster