JOB SUMMARY: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency and one of the world's premiere scientific organizations. ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of high national priority affecting American agriculture. This position is located in the Dairy Forage Research Unit in Madison, Wisconsin. ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR 11/26/2025 MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent will be part of a team of USDA-ARS, university, and industry collaborators who are examining the value of alfalfa in dairy cow rations. Specific research objectives for the incumbent include: IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.