JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the USDA, ARS, Northeast Area, Foreign Disease/Weed Science Research Unit located on the Fort Detrick U.S. Army installation in Frederick, MD. In this position, you will conduct research of foreign and/or newly emerging seed-borne plant pathogens that are a threat to U.S. agriculture, with emphasis on the most important group of seed pathogens, viruses. MAJOR DUTIES: Improve understanding of the biological relevance, survival, and transmission of viruses and other seed-borne organisms that impact the health, production and global trade of plant seeds. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.