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Food Safety Fellows
Risk Assessment Scientist, GS-601-11
Announcement Number: FP-06-03

Position Opening Date: Apr 7, 2005

Position Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Area of Consideration: All Qualified Individuals

Description of Duties
The incumbent will perform scientific investigations, studies, and projects which require state-of-the-art knowledge in methodologies for assessing microbiological and/or chemical hazards in food. The studies and projects completed will contribute to the effectiveness of agency programs, and will be used to support risk assessments of microbiological and/or chemical hazards in food and help form the basis for key decisions concerning public health matters relative to meat, poultry and egg product policies and inspection programs. The candidates may also develop and publish new techniques and methods that facilitate food safety risk assessment.

Qualification Requirements
  • A doctoral degree in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position (such as public health, toxicology, microbiology, biostatistics, or related disciplines).
  • Specialized knowledge or education in risk and exposure assessment or modeling is highly desirable.
  • Note: Candidates must have received their doctoral degree within the last 3 years.

Promotion Potential
GS-13, future promotion depends on incumbent's demonstrated performance and ability to assume additional responsibility.

Location
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Office of Public Health Science
Risk Assessment Division
Washington, DC

Contacts
Application and Human Resources Information:
Patricia Garrett, Human Resources Specialist
(202) 720-6617

Food Safety Fellows Information:
Janell Kause, Director, Risk Assessment Division
(202) 690-0286

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.


Last Modified: February 25, 2008

 

 

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