Postdoc: Plant Molecular Biology for Natural Products

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in Oxford, Mississippi, offers a research fellowship with USDA ARS focused on natural products and weed management using plant molecular biology techniques.

The appointment is full-time for one year, with a stipend range of $60,000–$70,000 per year and potential renewal based on funding. Citizenship: U.S. citizens only; start date around Sept 1, 2026. Health insurance is available through ORISE.

Qualifications

• The qualified candidate should be pursuing or has received a doctoral degree in the relevant fields (e.g. Plant Molecular Biology or Plant Biochemistry).

Responsibilities

• Learn about natural product biosynthesis and plant genetic regulation for eco-friendly pest management.
• Gain experience in RNA‑seq data analysis and genome editing approaches.
• Work with multiple plant systems to study gene function and pathway control.

Skills

Biosynthetic pathways

Genetic engineering

Molecular biology techniques

Education

Doctoral degree in Plant Molecular Biology or Plant Biochemistry

Tools

RNA-seq

CRISPR/Cas-9

qRT-PCR

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in Oxford, Mississippi, offers a research fellowship with USDA ARS focused on natural products and weed management using plant molecular biology techniques.

The appointment is full-time for one year, with a stipend range of $60,000–$70,000 per year and potential renewal based on funding. Citizenship: U.S. citizens only; start date around Sept 1, 2026. Health insurance is available through ORISE.