Corn Vomitoxin Mitigation Fellowship Genetics & Microbiology

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,933 - 72,986; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is looking for a participant for a research opportunity in Peoria, Illinois. This role focuses on mitigating vomitoxin contamination in corn through interdisciplinary research in genetics, microbiology, and plant pathology.

The selected candidate will receive a monthly stipend of $6,000 and will work under the guidance of experienced mentors. Applicants should possess or be pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and fungal pathogens is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interdisciplinary research on food safety and crop production.
• Collaborate with a research team on corn contamination studies.

Skills

General microbiology techniques

General molecular biology techniques

Experience with fungal pathogens

Conducting plant-pathogen disease assays

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant fields

Job description

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is looking for a participant for a research opportunity in Peoria, Illinois. This role focuses on mitigating vomitoxin contamination in corn through interdisciplinary research in genetics, microbiology, and plant pathology.

The selected candidate will receive a monthly stipend of $6,000 and will work under the guidance of experienced mentors. Applicants should possess or be pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant field.