Postdoc: Maize Genetic Resources & Genomics Fellowship

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) invites applications for a USDA ARS-affiliated research opportunity in Ames, Iowa. The fellow will work under a mentor on seed regeneration, genotypic/phenotypic characterization of maize germplasm, and collaboration with ISU breeders and PIRU members.

The appointment is full time, with a monthly stipend of $6,273.67, and involves genotyping coordination, data analyses, and dissemination of results across platforms.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
• Discipline areas include Life Health and Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and related fields.
• Experience with plant genetics, data curation, field/greenhouse work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research to characterize genetic diversity in the USDA maize germplasm collection.
• Coordinate genotyping data receipt and initial quality assessment.
• Collaborate with Iowa State University maize breeders and geneticists, PIRU unit members and collaborators.
• Communicate findings and data to GRIN-Global or external platforms.

Skills

Plant sciences

Plant genetic resources

Row-crop agriculture

Plant genetics

Plant breeding

Molecular biology

Bioinformatics

Data management

Education

Doctoral degree in Agricultural or Life Sciences

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) invites applications for a USDA ARS-affiliated research opportunity in Ames, Iowa. The fellow will work under a mentor on seed regeneration, genotypic/phenotypic characterization of maize germplasm, and collaboration with ISU breeders and PIRU members.

The appointment is full time, with a monthly stipend of $6,273.67, and involves genotyping coordination, data analyses, and dissemination of results across platforms.