Genebank Plant Genetic Resources Training & Characterization

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend ($2,530–$2,534)

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) in Pullman, Washington, is offering a part-time research opportunity with the USDA ARS Plant Germplasm System. The program supports a Master’s track at Washington State University and is open to U.S. citizens holding a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

The stipend is $2,530.00 – $2,534.00 monthly, with the appointment initially for one year. This opportunity includes collaboration with crop plant curators and access to laboratory and

Qualifications

• The candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen only.
• Preference for continuing education with a master's degree program at Washington State University.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research on seed viability testing and regeneration protocols to improve germplasm maintenance.
• Apply high-throughput genomics and phenomics techniques to characterize accessions.
• Collaborate with USDA ARS curators and PGITRU staff to analyze genotypic and phenotypic data.

Skills

Curiosity

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant field)

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) in Pullman, Washington, is offering a part-time research opportunity with the USDA ARS Plant Germplasm System. The program supports a Master’s track at Washington State University and is open to U.S. citizens holding a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

The stipend is $2,530.00 – $2,534.00 monthly, with the appointment initially for one year. This opportunity includes collaboration with crop plant curators and access to laboratory and