Sugar Beet Genetics Fellowship | Post‑Bachelor Research

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Kimberly (ID); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, on behalf of USDA-ARS, invites applications for a 1-year research opportunity in Kimberly, Idaho, focused on sugar beet genetics, disease resistance, and abiotic stress tolerance, with mentorship in plant genetics, breeding, and pathology. The appointment is full-time and starts January 4, 2027 (flexible). Monthly stipend is $3,500–$4,200, commensurate with education and experience.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated by 12/31/2026.
• Discipline areas include Life Health and Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Health, Genetics, Horticulture, Plant Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Engage in genetic, molecular, and phenotypic evaluation of diverse plant genotypes.
• Participate in experimental design, greenhouse and field trials, and data collection.
• Analyze and summarize data; attend mentor and team meetings/workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Note-taking

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Health and Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Health, Genetics, Horticulture, or Plant Sciences

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, on behalf of USDA-ARS, invites applications for a 1-year research opportunity in Kimberly, Idaho, focused on sugar beet genetics, disease resistance, and abiotic stress tolerance, with mentorship in plant genetics, breeding, and pathology. The appointment is full-time and starts January 4, 2027 (flexible). Monthly stipend is $3,500–$4,200, commensurate with education and experience.

U.S. citizenship is required.