Supervisory Research Microbiologist / Veterinary Medical Officer

This position is located at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF), Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit (FADRU), Manhattan, Kansas. Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential. The grade level is limited only by the individual's demonstrated ability to perform research of recognized importance to science and technology. *Final grade level may be determined by a peer review panel.

Serve as Research Leader for the Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit (FADRU).

Conduct basic and applied research on foreign, high consequence diseases of livestock that have high socio-economic consequences and that could be introduced naturally, accidentally, or deliberately into the United States.

Provide leadership to the Unit and coordinates with other scientists, the Area Office, the NBAF Center Director and the Office of National Programs (ONP) to determine the most fruitful research directions under ARS.

Maintain responsibility for personnel and facilities issues, such as select agent inspections, and prepares annual reports for the Unit.

Serve as the Unit fund holder, manages, and directs resources, and develops program direction based on contacts with customers and partners within ARS, other federal agencies, and cooperators in universities and industry.

Collaborates with APHIS and other federal agencies ensuring the most efficient and effective management of operations.

Provides expertise and insight through reviewing, analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of proposed program operations in terms of long- and short-range objectives and time schedules, utilization of resources, and other related considerations.

Provides insights and lessons learned to any issues or problems and provides recommendations for resolution to the Director.