Biologist (Computational/Bioinformatics) / Data Scientist

This position is located in the USDA, ARS/ Field Organization/Northeast Area/ Soil and Nutrition Research Unit in Ithaca, New York.
In this position, you will be conducting bioinformatics research; developing new computational methods and application of existing methods; creating statistical data analysis and query, data storage, and developing or performing mathematical statistics; and analyzing a combination of molecular, biological, ecological, or environmental data sets.Qualifications:Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Basic Requirements for the Biology (0401) series
Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Basic Requirements for the Data Scientist (1560) series
Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.
OR
Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown above in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
AND
In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below.
GS-13
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-13 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience conducting bioinformatics research; developing new computational methods and application of existing methods; creating statistical data analysis and query, data storage, and developing or performing mathematical statistics; and analyzing a combination of molecular, biological, ecological, or environmental data sets.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:Please see above for education qualification requirement information.Employment Type: FULL_TIME