Life Cycle Analyst -- Postdoctoral Interdisciplinary Research Associate Interdisciplinary: Research Engineer; Economist; Agriculturalist; Ecologist Announcement Number: RA-11-046H Salary range: $62,467 - $97,333
The qualified candidate will be assigned to the Strategic Programs Branch within the Public Services Division at the National Agricultural Library, located in Beltsville, Maryland. The incumbent will serve as the life cycle assessment expert on an interdisciplinary team undertaking the development of a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) life cycle inventory database and associated information management systems to support sustainability initiatives. As the life cycle assessment expert, the incumbent has responsibilities in three main areas: 1) providing system development support; 2) leading the effort to gather, interpret and prepare data; and 3) helping to establish and maintain partnerships with experts in the field. The incumbent will use appropriate tools and techniques to expand the number crops and products with high quality unit process data represented in the life cycle assessment database system. Additionally, the incumbent will find novel ways to incorporate GIS, social and economic factors within the LCA framework. The selected candidate must possess a Ph. D. awarded from an accredited university within the last four years in an appropriate discipline. Life cycle analysis experience is highly desired. Applicants should respond to the vacancy announcement listed at http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/307315000 (Job Announcement Number RA-11-046H). Citizenship requirements apply. The USDA National Agricultural Library is an equal opportunity employer and provider. ===================== Stuart R. Gagnon NAL/ARS/USDA 10301 Baltimore Ave Beltsville, Maryland 20705 301.504.6077
