Research Molecular Biologist (Virologist)

Appalachian Fruit Research Station

Kearneysville, WV

Salary Range: $55,706 to $72,421 USD Per Year

These are the 2007 salary rates, salary increase proposed for January 2008

The ARS, North Atlantic Area is seeking highly qualified candidates for a temporary full-time scientific position.  The position is located at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia which is situated approximately 65 miles North West of Washington D.C. The Unit’s overall mission is the genetic improvement of important agronomic traits in tree fruits (peaches, plums, and pears) such as architecture, fruit quality, and disease resistance. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and characterizing host genes and host responses that mediate susceptibility to plum pox potyvirus. Research will focus on engineering plum pox resistance through the characterization and transgenic manipulation of host genes in plum as well as more basic functional genomic studies on potyvirus-host interactions using tree fruits and herbaceous model systems. Infection studies using plum pox virus, a quarantined agent, will be performed in the BSL-2/3 biocontainment facilities located in nearby Fort Detrick, Maryland. The scientist will be responsible for disseminating research results at scientific meetings and in peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Information on salary and application procedures for this Postdoctoral Position is available at:   http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html  RA-08-007H USDA is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

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