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Subject: Summer internship at Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Description: Summer 2019 A part-time student position is available at USDA-ARS Agricultural Research Center, Genetic Improvement for Fruits and Vegetables Lab in Beltsville, MD (10 minutes from College Park). US citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Rising sophomores can be hired at the GS2 level ($12.98/hr). Rising juniors and seniors with least 6 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics, can be hired at a GS3 level ($14.16/hr). The project involves the study of multiple economically important diseases of potato. We exploit modern molecular biology and biotechnology tools to understand the molecular mechanisms of microbial pathogens and develop novel disease control strategies including genetic control, chemical control, and biological control. Applicants with significant experience in aseptic microbiology technique, PCR/RT-PCR, and RNA/DNA extraction will be preferred. Must be willing to commit to a minimum of 25 hours/week from late May through August. The position may transition into a 10-15hour/week research position during Fall semester. E-mail Dr. Christopher Clarke ([log in to unmask]) with your resume, available work hours, and contact information for three references. Please indicate if you are interested in pursuing undergraduate research during the school year. Candidate selection will proceed within a week of job posting. Future scientists from underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. Contact Person: Christopher Clarke Contact Email: [log in to unmask]