Research Plant Pathologist (seed pathology), USDA-ARS Foreign Disease/Weed Science Research Unit
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Job Description
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship is required
Benefits
- Salary Range: $99,200.00 to $153,354.00 / Per Year
- The position is full time, permanent
- A comprehensive benefits package is available
Responsibilities
- Improve understanding of the biological relevance, survival, and transmission of viruses and other seed-borne organisms that impact the health, production and global trade of plant seeds
- Develop scientific knowledge that will reduce the impact of seed-borne pathogens on plant health
- Develop new and improved methods to improve our ability to assess, diagnose, and predict pathogen propagules in seed, including the ability to discriminate between the signatures of living versus non-living propagules
- Increase understanding of the mechanisms and pathways of pathogen transmission in seed
- Cooperate with industry, regulatory and other stakeholders to direct research efforts towards improved harmonization of phytosanitary requirements affecting the global movement of seed
- Analyze, interpret, and report research results in the form of presentations, publications, patents, and technical reports
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