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Scientist Position in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Scientist Position in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Ay ça Akal– Strader EHLS Career Skills 2013 March 20, 2013 (Session II, Week 1). USDA Organizational Chart. General Qualities of Scientists. Designing experiments Performing research Analyzing results Troubleshooting

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Scientist Position in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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  1. Scientist Position in the U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) Ayça Akal–Strader EHLS Career Skills 2013 March 20, 2013 (Session II, Week 1)

  2. USDA Organizational Chart

  3. General Qualities of Scientists • Designing experiments • Performing research • Analyzing results • Troubleshooting • Reviewing manuscripts/grants • Writing reports/proposals • Giving presentations • Running laboratory • Supervising/training • Attending meetings

  4. Position & General Qualifications Position: • Emerging fungal plant pathogens • Threats to U.S. Agriculture General Qualifications: • Advanced degree • Prior experience in molecular studies • Meticulous for biocontainment facility • Strong oral/written communication skills

  5. Prerequisite and Desired Skills Prerequisite: • A PhD degree • Molecular biology • Plant pathology • Biological sciences • Agriculture • Chemistry • Natural resource management • Other relevant fields • Education and experience Desired: • Next-gen sequencing platforms • Bioinformatics • PCR-based detection methods • General molecular biology techniques • Fungal plant pathogens

  6. Some Useful Links • Science and Technology Research Agencies (A–Z List): http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Science/Agencies.shtml • Agricultural Research Service (ARS): http://www.ars.usda.gov • ARS Careers: http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers • U.S. Department of Agriculture: http://www.usda.gov • USDA Jobs: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9ag.asp • USAJOBS: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov • Federal Jobs by College Major: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/E123.asp • Coordinating Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Investments: Progress Report (White House): http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/nstc_federal_stem_education_ccordin ation_report.pdf

  7. References • The USA Jobs Announcement: https://my.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/333041100 • The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Logo: https://my.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/333041100 • The USDA Organization Chart: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=USDA_ORG_CHART • Application Guide for Federal Positions in the USDA–ARS: http://www.ars.usda.gov/sp2userfiles/subsite/careers/applicant_guide.pdf • Biology Biocomplexity Spiral: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/pictures/biology/biocomplexity.html • Plant Pathogens Affecting Various Plant Regions: http://sustainable-gardening.subto.us/tip/plant-disease.html • Pollen Image by SEM: http://www.sciencephoto.com/set/2456/slideshow-february-2013?per_page=24 • ARS Fruits and Vegetables: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/300dpi/kesa/k3839-3.jpg

  8. Questions ?

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