Research Geneticist Plants

2 months ago


Beltsville, United States Agricultural Research Service Full time

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. National Arboretum, Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit, Beltsville, MD. In this position, you will be responsible for leading, planning, conducting, and evaluating research for developing new woody ornamental cultivars with improved tolerances to abiotic stress, diseases, and pests, as well as non-invasiveness. MAJOR DUTIES: Responsible for leading, planning, conducting, and evaluating research for developing new woody ornamental cultivars with improved tolerances to abiotic stress, diseases, and pests, as well as non-invasiveness. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.