JOB SUMMARY: This position is in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area, National Peanut Research Laboratory in Dawson, GA. In this position, you will develop knowledge and technology related to production, handling, curing, storage, and processing peanuts that benefits the US peanut industry and provides value-added technology to improve peanut quality and efficiency throughout the production and processing system. MAJOR DUTIES: Plan and conduct personal research to solve stakeholder problems related to improving efficiency in curing, handling and processing of peanuts thus minimizing losses due to post-harvest deterioration in quality and value of peanuts. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.