Supervisory Research Microbiologist/Entomologist/Chemist GS-14/15

Supervisory Research Microbiologist/Entomologist/Chemist GS-14/15

Salary Range of $108,885 to $166,502

The USDA, ARS, Midwest Area is seeking a Supervisory Research Microbiologist/Entomologist/Chemist to serve as Research Leader of the Crop Bioprotection Research Unit (CBP) located in Peoria, Illinois at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research.  The goals of the Unit are to conduct and lead research to identify, develop and enable commercial production of bioactive metabolites and microbial-based biological controls to support integrated pest management systems.  The incumbent leads a broad research program that addresses national research needs for new biological control agents, processes and methods.  Supervisory duties include providing leadership and line authority over CBP resources and working with internal and external cooperators and stakeholders.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  This announcement will open 01/29/2021 and will close on 03/01/2021.

Contacts:   Application procedure: Christina Olshawsky Christina.Olshawsky@usda.gov 309-681-6482

                    Scientific information: Dr. Todd Ward Todd.Ward@usda.gov 309-681-6394

To view additional details about this position and complete application instructions, go to the USAJobs Web site: https://www.usajobs.gov/ and refer to announcement number ARS-D21MWA-11010155-CLO.  Please note that the announcement number will not be accessible until 01/29/2021.  

USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider