JOB SUMMARY: This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area (SEA), at the Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center in Florence, SC. In this position, you will conduct research and transfer solutions that improve agricultural production, protect the environment, and enhance the conservation of natural resources - all within an efficient and profitable agriculture. MAJOR DUTIES: Provide leadership in research to improve cotton production by developing new breeding technologies and computational tools that improve cotton fiber quality, yield stability, and climate resiliency. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.