Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 1 month ago
USDA-ARS Postdoc Fellowship to Study Flood-Induced Insect Resistance in Cereals
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$6,162/mo - $6,162/moThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a Postdoctoral fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service to study flood-induced insect resistance in cereals. The role involves conducting research on plant-insect interactions and analyzing plant metabolites to contribute to agricultural advancements.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Investigate the mechanisms underlying flood-induced insect resistance in cereals such as maize, rice, sorghum, wheat, oats and rye
Perform greenhouse-based plant-insect bioassays on cereals involving flooding and infestation with fall armyworm
Analyze plant metabolites using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
Isolate and characterize mutants in maize, rice and sorghum to explore the mechanisms underlying flood-induced resistance
Qualification
Required
The qualified candidate should have received or be currently pursuing a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields
Degree must have been received within the past five years or is pursuing and anticipated to receive by 2/1/2026
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Preferred
Experience with plant molecular biology
analytical chemistry
plant-insect interactions
plant genetics
plant-abiotic stress biology
metabolite profiling by liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS)
gene expression analysis (RNAseq)
multiomics
Benefits
Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program.
Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Company
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
Funding
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