Position Available

Research Nutritionist/ Research Chemist/ Research Molecular Biologist

USDA, ARS, Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center

Grand Forks, ND

(posted 11/23/2009)

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota, is seeking a permanent, full-time scientist to serve as a Research Nutritionist/Research Chemist/Research Molecular Biologist in the Micronutrient Absorption and Metabolism Research Unit.  The incumbent will conduct both independent research and team-based research to provide scientific evidence upon which food and nutrition guidance can be based.  The incumbent will use the tools of metabolism, biochemistry, and molecular biology, including “omics” approaches, to identify responses to dietary and physical activity intervention to prevent unhealthy weight gain.  This will address human metabolism related to energy consumption/expenditure and propensity to gain unhealthy body weight.  Research protocols may include controlled feeding studies of humans with biochemical and/or clinical outcome assessments, and animal model studies of specific mechanisms.  The primary goal of the program is to serve the health interests of American consumers.  There are, however, potential benefits for specific agricultural and food industry groups.  The goal of the incumbent’s research is to provide scientific evidence upon which food and nutrition can be based. 

Permanent, Full Time

GS-0630/1320/0401-12/13

Salary Range of $67,613 to $104,525 per annum

How to Apply:

A comprehensive benefits package includes paid sick leave and annual leave, life and health insurance, and a Federal retirement plan (401K type).  For more information on the research program and/or position, or to have a printed copy of the vacancy announcement mailed to you, please call Ms. Susan Sorum at 701-795-8358 or access information on-line at http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/index.html. 

Send applications for announcement  ARS-X10W-0026 to: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Human Resources Division, Attn: Keli A. Martin, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Stop 5106, Beltsville, MD 20705-5106, Fax:  (301) 504-1535; e-mail:  scirecruit@ars.usda.gov .  Applications must be marked ARS-X10W-0026 and postmarked by January 11, 2010.   U.S. Citizenship is required and must be verified before entrance on duty. 

USDA/ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

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