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Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.. Appropriations Law and Immigration Law requirements must be met.. This position requires a Ph. D in Biology, Genetics, Crop Sciences, Physics, Chemistry , or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.. Degree: botany or plant physiology; or a related scientific discipline that included at least 10 semester hours in plant physiology.. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

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Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment <ul><li>Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.</li><li>Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.</li><li>Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.</li><li>Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/</li><li>Appropriations Law and Immigration Law requirements must be met. </li></ul>Qualifications This position requires a Ph.D in Biology, Genetics, Crop Sciences, Physics, Chemistry , or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. The ideal incumbent should have experience with mathematical modeling, such as with ordinary differential equation systems and computer language programming along with analyzing results and writing manuscripts. Familiarity with plant physiology, in particular, N metabolism and field experimentation is highly desirable. Applicants must meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard's requirements of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Plant Physiology Series, 0435 <ul><li> Degree: botany or plant physiology; or a related scientific discipline that included at least 10 semester hours in plant physiology. </li></ul>General Physical Science Series, 1301 <ul><li> Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. </li></ul>OR <ul><li> Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. </li></ul>Education This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify education when applying for this position. If this information is not provided, your education may not be appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration for this position. If you are selected for this position, you will have to provide an official copy of your transcripts prior to entering on duty. Application materials will not be returned. Additional Information Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Read more <ul><li> Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . </li></ul>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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