The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking candidates for the position of Research Leader for the Stored Product Insect and Engineering Research Unit, Manhattan, KS, Center for Grain and Animal Health Research. The research leader will provide management of unit personnel, budget and maintain a research program related to the unit mission of developing economical, effective, and ecologically sound methods for managing insect pests of grain and processed commodities, improve post-harvest management practices, and developing methods to rapidly evaluate grain quality. This position will provide an exciting opportunity to lead work on critical food preservation problems at the national and international level while being provided with an excellent infrastructure and good fiscal resources. The Center is situated next to Kansas State University and is centrally located in the city of Manhattan KS. Information on unit personnel and current projects can be found at https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/mhk/cgahr/spieru/. You may contact Dr James F Campbell : 785.776.2717 | Mobile: 785.209.2047 | Email: James.Campbell@usda.gov for information regarding this position and refer to https://www.usajobs.gov/job/651002900 to apply for this position. US citizenship is required.
