Job: Research Microbiologist (microbial ecology) at USDA-ARS in Peoria, IL

The USDA, ARS, Mycotoxin Prevention and Applied Microbiology Research Unit (MPM) in Peoria, IL is seeking a permanent, full-time Research Microbiologist to develop an innovative and productive research program on microbial ecology and diversity as part of a project to reveal how cereal crops, the cereal microbiome, and climate interact with mycotoxigenic fungi during infection to influence mycotoxin production and contamination. The goal of this research is to develop information and novel approaches to reduce mycotoxin contamination of food. The successful candidate will join a large and diverse group of scientists conducting research in molecular biology, microbiology, evolutionary biology, chemistry, and plant biology to produce information and technologies needed to enhance food safety and crop production in the U.S. and around the world. U.S. Citizenship is required. For further information and complete application instructions, go to the USAJobs Web site: https://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetResults?OrganizationID=AG03 and refer to announcement number ARS-D15E-0651. Applications must be received by the closing date of October 20, 2015. Read the Full Advertisement
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