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Postdoc Fellowship in Flood-Induced Insect Resistance in Cereals United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

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United States

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Plant Breeding
Rna-seq
Omics
Lc-ms
Maize

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About this position

USDA-ARS is offering a postdoctoral fellowship in flood-induced insect resistance in cereals at the Block lab, CMAVE-USDA, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

The project focuses on understanding how flooding affects resistance to fall armyworm in cereal crops such as maize, rice, wheat, sorghum, oats, and rye. The research uses a multi-omic and pan-genomic approach, including greenhouse-based plant-insect bioassays, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) metabolite analysis, and mutant characterization in maize, rice, and sorghum.

This opportunity is hosted by the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service and mentored by Anna Block (Research Molecular Biologist). The fellowship is full time, initially for one year, and may be renewed depending on recommendation and funding availability. The anticipated stipend is $6,162 per month. Participants are not employees of USDA/ARS/DOE and do not receive employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required, and health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

Eligibility: applicants must have received or be currently pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant field, with the degree received within the past five years or expected by 2026-10-01. The opportunity is open to U.S. citizens only. Preferred experience includes plant molecular biology, analytical chemistry, plant-insect interactions, plant genetics, plant-abiotic stress biology, LC-MS metabolite profiling, RNAseq, and multiomics.

To apply, use the Zintellect/ORISE application page and click APPLY. A complete application includes an application, transcript(s), a current CV/resume, and two recommendations. For research questions, contact Anna Block at [email protected]. For application-process questions, email [email protected] and include the reference code.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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