Geneticist

Agricultural Research Service · Department of Agriculture

📍 Ames, Iowa 💰 $75284 – $97875/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Agricultural Research Service
Department: Department of Agriculture
Location: Ames, Iowa
Salary: $75284 – $97875/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-25
Application Deadline: 2026-10-05

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Job Summary

This position is located in Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Midwest Area, Corn Insect and Crop Genetics Research in Ames, IA. The position works with the Maize Genetics and Genomics Database (MaizeGDB). The MaizeGDB is a community-oriented, long-term federally funded service to researchers focused on the crop plant and model organism Zea mays.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for data curation required to maintain research data long-term so it is available for reuse and preservation for the MaizeGDB project.

Contact

Krystall.Williams@usda.gov · 571-347-3455

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75284 – $97875/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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