- Agency
- USDA - Agricultural Research Service
- Location
- Gainesville, FL
- Job Category
- Full Time Positions
- Salary
- $76,721 to $99,741 per year
- Last Date to Apply
- 08/28/2020
- Website
- https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/574920300
- Description
- Summary This position is located in Gainesville, FL with the USDA-CMAVE- Imported Fire Ant and Household Insects Research Unit. The incumbent serves as a Research Entomologist that directs research and is responsible for leading Unit scientists in the areas of applied entomology and/or ecology as it applies to invasion biology. The primary mission of the assigned research is to contribute to the implementation of biologically-based control methods that can be used for pest and control. Responsibilities Addresses research problems in the areas of basic and applied ecology as it applies to understanding invasive pest ant biological, ecological and taxonomic traits that contribute to their invasive pest designation. Develops and implement biologically-based control methods that can be used at all levels of fire ant and other pest ant control. Plans and conducts experiments, evaluate and interpret data, and report the findings of research. Develops and test hypotheses to elucidate the underlying biological, ecological and taxonomic traits essential to life processes in invasive ant species. Identifies biological and ecological processes in invasive ants that could be used in biologically-based pest ant control. Publishes in refereed scientific journals and knowledge generated is transferred to other scientists, extension specialists, consultants and other customers through presentations at scientific meetings and workshops.
- Qualifications
- Basic Requirements Degree: entomology; or a related discipline of the biological or physical sciences that included at least 16 semester hours in entomology. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major that included course work as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Evaluation of Education: Applicants with major fields of study in biology, zoology, or invertebrate zoology may fully meet the basic educational requirements if their academic preparation included substantive instruction (including appropriate laboratory and field work) in basic general entomology, taxonomy, physiology, ecology, general and organic chemistry, general physics, and mathematics or statistics that provided some training in the analysis of variables. Additional Requirements In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below. 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 or 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. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-12 level of this position are: conducts research related to entomology or molecular biology, lead research projects, to include Ph.D. dissertation research or postdoc research project, communicates research results through technical publications and scientific presentations or meetings, and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement Friday, August 28, 2020 including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. 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.
- Job Number
- 198
- Contact Person
- Sakinah Parker
- Contact Phone
- 662-686-5396
- Contact eMail
- sakinah.parker@usda.gov