Postdoc: Alfalfa Genomics & Germplasm Discovery

USDA ARS Plant Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research Unit; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA ARS Plant Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research Unit in Prosser, Washington, offers an ORISE educational appointment to characterize alfalfa germplasm using high-throughput genotypic and phenotypic methods. The project aims to improve collections, enable GWAS/GS, and support pre-breeding with publicly accessible data.

The selected candidate will work closely with Temperate-adapted Forage Legume researchers, liaising with collaborators across states, and will conduct greenhouse and

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Doctoral degree in agriculture science, agronomy and crop science, botany, genetics including genomic science, horticulture, plant breeding or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Apply high-throughput genomics and phenomics tools to characterize alfalfa germplasm collections.
• Collaborate with unit members and other USDA ARS collaborators to conduct research.
• Generate data and upload into public databases; contribute to GWAS/GS analyses and pre-breeding activities.

Skills

Genomics

Phenomics

Data management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree in agriculture science or closely related field

Job description

USDA ARS Plant Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research Unit in Prosser, Washington, offers an ORISE educational appointment to characterize alfalfa germplasm using high-throughput genotypic and phenotypic methods. The project aims to improve collections, enable GWAS/GS, and support pre-breeding with publicly accessible data.

The selected candidate will work closely with Temperate-adapted Forage Legume researchers, liaising with collaborators across states, and will conduct greenhouse and