Postdoctoral Fellow: Barley & Oat Disease Resistance Genomics

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Aberdeen (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is offering a fellowship opportunity in Aberdeen, Idaho, through USDA-ARS. You will participate in barley and oat improvement research combining traditional breeding with molecular genomics, under mentorship.

The role is full-time with a one-year appointment, starting January 2027, with possible renewal. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in laboratory, greenhouse, and field settings, data analysis, and manuscript preparation for

Qualifications

• Experience in plant disease research, preferably cereals.
• Demonstrated skills in molecular marker development, gene mapping, and sequence analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with relevant bioinformatics tools.
• Proven ability to write scientific manuscripts.
• Ability to research both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in experimental design, implementation, data collection and analysis.
• Contribute to barley and oat improvement studies using traditional breeding and genomics approaches.
• Prepare manuscripts and reports for internal and external audiences.

Skills

Plant disease research

Molecular marker development

Gene mapping

Sequence analysis

Manuscript writing

Independent research

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is offering a fellowship opportunity in Aberdeen, Idaho, through USDA-ARS. You will participate in barley and oat improvement research combining traditional breeding with molecular genomics, under mentorship.

The role is full-time with a one-year appointment, starting January 2027, with possible renewal. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in laboratory, greenhouse, and field settings, data analysis, and manuscript preparation for