Livestock Genetic Diversity Research Fellowship

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is partnering with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Fort Collins, CO to offer a research opportunity for a doctoral candidate in Animal Breeding and Genetics. The appointment focuses on genetic diversity analysis across livestock populations, with access to tools like ADMIXTURE, TreeMix and GONe, and a one-year full-time commitment starting October 2026.

U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a doctoral degree in Animal Breeding and Genetics, anticipated by 12/31/2026.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Skills

Genetic diversity analysis

Genetic uniqueness assessment

Cryopreservation genetics

Livestock genetics

Education

Doctoral degree in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Tools

ADMIXTURE

TreeMix

GONe

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is partnering with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Fort Collins, CO to offer a research opportunity for a doctoral candidate in Animal Breeding and Genetics. The appointment focuses on genetic diversity analysis across livestock populations, with access to tools like ADMIXTURE, TreeMix and GONe, and a one-year full-time commitment starting October 2026.

U.S.