JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Cotton Fiber Bioscience Research Unit for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area (SEA), in New Orleans, LA. In this position, you will conduct genetic, molecular, and genomic investigations aimed at identifying genes or gene products related to cotton fiber development and will develop novel tools and approaches to improve fiber quality. MAJOR DUTIES: Develop novel genomic tools and approaches to enhance the development of new cotton genotypes with improved fiber properties. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.