Alfalfa Genomics & Germplasm Research Fellow

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through ORISE

Stipend: $7,059–$7,859 monthly

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ARS in Prosser, Washington offers a full-time research opportunity through ORISE to apply high-throughput genomics and phenomics to alfalfa germplasm. The appointment focuses on characterizing genetic diversity and improving germplasm with data uploads to GRIN-Global.

The candidate will collaborate with program staff and other ARS collaborators, with a one-year appointment, starting August 31, 2026, and a monthly stipend of $7,059–$7,859. Citizenship: U.S.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have received or be pursuing a doctoral degree in relevant fields.
• Preferred Skills include plant sciences, genetics, and data management.
• Experience with agricultural plant sciences and data handling is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Apply high-throughput genomics and phenomics tools to characterize alfalfa collections.
• Collaborate with ARS and GRIN-Global data platforms for data uploads.
• Work within greenhouse or field plots in Prosser, WA; engage with collaborators.

Skills

Agricultural plant sciences

Plant genetic resources

Forage legumes

Plant genetics

Plant breeding

Molecular biology

Bioinformatics

Data management

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral Degree in Life Health and Agricultural Sciences

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ARS in Prosser, Washington offers a full-time research opportunity through ORISE to apply high-throughput genomics and phenomics to alfalfa germplasm. The appointment focuses on characterizing genetic diversity and improving germplasm with data uploads to GRIN-Global.

The candidate will collaborate with program staff and other ARS collaborators, with a one-year appointment, starting August 31, 2026, and a monthly stipend of $7,059–$7,859. Citizenship: U.S.