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<p class="MsoNormal">I am submitting this job announcement on behalf of Jamie Strange. Please post. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Research Associate (Post-doc) in Bumble Bee Pathology at the USDA-ARS Logan Bee Lab
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">GS-0414-11 $57,982 (GS-11)
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The USDA-ARS Pollinating Insects Research Unit (PIRU) in Logan, Utah is hiring a Research Associate to investigate the role of pathogens in bumble bee rearing and management
to begin in summer 2014. Under the direction of a Research Entomologist, the incumbent will conduct field and laboratory studies directed at understanding the role of pathogens in bumble bee pollinated agro-ecosystems. The assignment is to: 1) investigate
the parasite and pathogen communities that occur in western North American bumble bees and commercial bumble bee populations, 2) develop techniques for rapid and accurate parasite and pathogen detection where needed and 3) assess the potential for pathogen
movement among wild and managed bumble bee populations in agro-ecosystems. The primary mission of the PIRU is the development of non-honey bee species as managed, sustainable pollinators of agricultural crops. The incumbent’s assignment is part of a broader
project focused on the development of western North American bumble bees for commercial use, a component of ARS National Program 305, Crop Protection – Bees & Pollination.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The incumbent’s specific research will be performed in cooperation with a supervising entomologist. The research associate will couple field surveys with studies of lab-reared
bumble bees to investigate the dynamics of intra- and inter-colony pathogen growth during the colony cycle. Concurrently, both PCR-based and microscopy-based detection methodology will be developed and /or refined and tested on lab-reared colonies and wild-caught
bumble bees. Using epidemiological models the incumbent will identify potential pathways of spread and best management practices to mitigate the risk of pathogen outbreaks. The research is expected to improve the sustainable management of bumble bees in crop
production. Additionally, methodology for detection of parasites and pathogens will be refined for use by producers. Findings will be used by crop producers, bumble bee producers, other scientists, and extension agents to enhance pollination using bumble bees.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Submit a CV, cover letter and names of three references by March 17, 2014 to:
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Dr. James Strange
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">USDA-ARS-PIRU
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">255 BNR, Utah State University
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Logan, UT 84322-5310
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Inquiries can be directed to
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">james.strange@ars.usda.gov
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">This position requires a Ph.D. in entomology, invertebrate pathology, or a related field. Knowledge of bee biology, epidemiological modeling, pathology, or crop production
systems, or evidenced ability to learn such systems is required. Hiring will be at the GS-11 level (approximately $57,982 per year).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation,
marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Footlight MT Light","serif"">Theresa L. Pitts-Singer, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Footlight MT Light","serif"">Research Entomologist<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Footlight MT Light","serif"">USDA ARS Pollinating Insects Research Unit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Footlight MT Light","serif"">Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Footlight MT Light","serif"">phone: 435-797-0581<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Footlight MT Light","serif"">fax: 435-797-0196<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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