Publisher
source

Massimo Bionaz

4 months ago

Fully Funded MS or PhD Graduate Research Opportunity in Poultry, Nutrigenomics, and Hemp Research at Oregon State University Oregon State University in United States

Degree Level

Master's, PhD

Field of study

Metabolism

Funding

Fully funded through the Chester M. Wilcox Memorial Fellowship. Support includes a 0.40–0.49 FTE graduate assistantship stipend depending on available funds, with up to 2.5 years of support for MS students or 3.5 years for PhD students.

Deadline

Expired

Country flag

Country

United States

University

Oregon State University

Suggested positions

Publisher
source

Cleveland Clinic

Country flag

United States

Postdoctoral Fellow opportunity at Cleveland Clinic in the Marcela Diaz Lab, focused on cancer sciences , tumor immunology , cell therapy , immunomonitoring , and immune-suppressive networks in cancer . The lab is led by Marcela Diaz, PhD at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, United States . The role is a full-time postdoctoral training position appointed through Cleveland Clinic Research. Research topics highlighted in the post include tumor immunology, cell therapy, immunomonitoring, a...

Molecular Biology
Biology
Medical Science
+3 more

1 month ago

Publisher
source

Ohio State University

Country flag

United States

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting a Post Doctoral Scholar in Veterinary Preventive Medicine at Columbus, United States . This postdoctoral opening focuses on veterinary epidemiology , public health , and research related to food animal species and livestock systems. The scholar will support research, outreach, and technical assistance for PIs, students, and trainees. Core activities include collecting and organizing data, conducting field-based research on li...

Agriculture
Biology
Veterinary Science
+3 more

1 month ago

Publisher
source

Penn State Universit

Country flag

United States

Fully funded PhD opportunity in Food Microbiology and Biofilm Persistence at Penn State University in the Food Microbiology and Safety Applied Laboratory with Dr. Valentina Trinetta . This opening is aimed at students interested in microbiology , food science , molecular biology , sequencing , and biofilm assays . The project focus suggests research on microbial persistence in food-related environments, with strong relevance to food safety and applied microbiological methods. Eligibility: applic...

Molecular Biology
Food Science
Microbiology
+3 more

1 week ago

Publisher
source

University of Florida

Country flag

United States

Fully funded postdoctoral opportunity in Plant Molecular Biology and Crop Biotechnology at the University of Florida , within the Crop Transformation Center in the Department of Horticultural Science. This position is aimed at researchers with a strong background in Plant Biotechnology , Genetics , or Molecular Biology . The post highlights gene editing experience as an advantage, making it a strong fit for candidates interested in crop improvement, transformation systems, and molecular approach...

Molecular Biology
Agriculture
Plant Biology
+4 more

1 week ago

Publisher
source

Washington University in St. Louis

Country flag

United States

Washington University in St. Louis is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Pathology & Immunology to join the laboratory of Dr. Aydan Szeto . The project focuses on discovering new pathways that regulate type-2 immunity , with specific emphasis on ILC2 and Th2 cell biology. The lab has already used cutting-edge CRISPR screens and developed a first-of-its-kind “Boolean mouse” for in vivo ILC2 studies, offering a highly active and technically sophisticated research env...

Immunology
Molecular Biology
Biology
+4 more

New Today

Keywords

Metabolism
Molecular Biology
Agriculture
Biology
Animal Husbandry
Animal Nutrition
Poultry Science
Environmental Sustainability
Nutrigenomics
Transcriptomic

About this position

Oregon State University’s Department of Animal & Rangeland Sciences is recruiting a highly motivated graduate student for a fully funded MS or PhD opportunity starting Fall 2026.

The position is in poultry science, nutrigenomics, and hemp-derived feed ingredients, with an interdisciplinary research focus on animal health, metabolism, growth, product quality, and sustainable production systems. The student will work on funded research examining nutrigenomic responses to hemp-based feed components in poultry, molecular and metabolic pathways, cannabinoid effects on calcium metabolism (bones and eggs), transcriptomics, applied poultry nutrition, and the sustainability impacts of hemp by-products in value-added poultry systems.

Funding is provided through the Chester M. Wilcox Memorial Fellowship, including a 0.40–0.49 FTE graduate assistantship stipend depending on available funds. Support duration is up to 2.5 years for MS students or 3.5 years for PhD students.

Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens per fellowship policy. Applicants should hold a B.S. or M.S. in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Nutrition, Biology, or a related field, and should have a strong interest in molecular biology, nutrition, and poultry systems.

To apply, prepare a single PDF with your CV or résumé, a letter of intent explaining your interest, research goals, and career goals, plus the names of three references. Email the materials to [email protected] with the subject line Wilcox Fellowship Graduate Position. The deadline is June 30, 2026.

Funding details

Fully funded through the Chester M. Wilcox Memorial Fellowship. Support includes a 0.40–0.49 FTE graduate assistantship stipend depending on available funds, with up to 2.5 years of support for MS students or 3.5 years for PhD students.

What's required

Applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Nutrition, Biology, or a related field. Strong interest in molecular biology, nutrition, and poultry systems is required. U.S. citizenship is required by fellowship policy. Candidates should be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

ApplyKite TwinLearns as you apply

Make your next move.

Prepare your application

Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.

Professors

Associate Professor

University Name
Country flag

United States

Research Interests

Animal Science

Clinical Nutrition

Animal Nutrition

Ruminant Physiology

Lactation Physiology