U.S. Department Of Agriculture
Agriculture Research Service
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Ecologist (Plants) / Research Botanist
GS-0408/0408-11/12
Salary Range: $57,408 to $89,450 USD per Year
Open Period: 2/22/2011 until filled or 12/31/2011
Full-Time, postdoctoral research position of 2 years with a possible
extension of up to 2 years, likely starting in August 2011
Location: The ARS Pollinating Insects Research Unit in Logan, Utah USA
Major Duties
Through field studies, quantify the responses of rangeland wildflower
communities to traditional and progressive livestock grazing
practices on exiting ranches, reserves and research centers. The
goal is to characterize grazing practices that benefit (or harm)
native bee communities. The assignment includes: 1) quantifying and
statistically associating the responses of common wildflower species
that are used by native bees to a range of well-documented grazing
practices on working ranches (or grazed reserves), and 2) relating
wildflower densities to reproductive performance of representative
manageable wild bees that use specific flowering species. Experience
performing plant identification and taxonomy in sometimes difficult
groups and experience quantifying plant communities are both desired.
Qualifications
This position requires a Ph.D. in ecology, botany, or closely related
field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary
knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and
responsibilities of the position. Working knowledge of plant
identification and taxonomy in sometimes difficult groups and
experience quantifying plant communities are both desired. For
additional information and application procedures, please go to:
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Please send a resume, list of publications, presentations,
honors/awards, curriculum vitae, or optional Application for Federal
Employment (OF-612) to the contact address below:
Dr. James H. Cane
RA-11-050-L
USDA/ARS Pollinating Insects Res Unit, Utah State University
Logan UT 84326 USA
Jim Cane can be reached by phone at (435) 797-3879 or by email at
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
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