JOB SUMMARY: This position is located within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area (SEA), Cotton Quality and Innovation Research Unit in New Orleans, LA. In this position you will develop and conduct research plans for the development of new or improved fiber quality measurements of value to stakeholders. MAJOR DUTIES: Identify of fiber properties and textile products that are most likely to indicate the positive or negative impact of breeding, production, harvesting and processing on the commercial use of cotton and other vegetable fibers. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.