Hands-On Forage Legume Breeding Internship

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 8,400 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) invites applicants for a research opportunity at the USDA ARS Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, WI. The role focuses on hands-on forage breeding, phenotypic/genotypic evaluation, and data collection under direct mentorship.

Participants may work full time or part time; the appointment length is five months with potential renewal based on funds. The monthly stipend ranges from $750 to $3,000, depending on education and experience, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recent graduate in Life Health and Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or related fields.
• Degree must be received within the past 36 months or expected by start date.
• Strong interest in plant breeding and data collection workflows.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in forage legume breeding.
• Participate in phenotypic and genotypic evaluation of plants.
• Support plant handling, pollination, seed production, and data recording.

Skills

Plant breeding

Research interest

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (recent)

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) invites applicants for a research opportunity at the USDA ARS Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, WI. The role focuses on hands-on forage breeding, phenotypic/genotypic evaluation, and data collection under direct mentorship.

Participants may work full time or part time; the appointment length is five months with potential renewal based on funds. The monthly stipend ranges from $750 to $3,000, depending on education and experience, and