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U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDA-ARS Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Postdoctoral Fellowships U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience; anticipated stipend range is $84,129–$92,433 annually. Appointment is full time and initially for one year, renewable subject to recommendation and availability of funds.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Chemistry
Microbiology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Entomology
Analytical Chemistry
Food Safety
Pest Management
Technical Engineering
Biosensor
Bioactive Compound

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About this position

This postdoctoral fellowship is based with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California. The opportunity sits within the Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit, where researchers work to improve food safety and biosecurity through new tools and interventions for agricultural systems.

The project is interdisciplinary and centers on the development of chemical and biological detection methods alongside strategies to reduce contamination from toxins, bacteria, insect pests, and mycotoxin-producing fungi. The work is connected to agricultural commodities such as almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and raisins, with a strong emphasis on cost-effective, easy-to-use methods and interventions that can support agricultural stakeholders and U.S. producers.

Fellows may contribute to research on:

  • engineering or development of diagnostic detection methods
  • discovery and repurposing of natural bioactive compounds for pest management
  • in-field interventions targeting pathogens, their associated toxins, and insect pests

The research environment brings together expertise in chemistry, microbiology, entomology, analytical chemistry, and engineering, and involves collaboration with multiple scientists as well as agricultural stakeholders and industry partners. The fellowship is intended to broaden technical skills and support publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts.

The mentor for this opportunity is Christina Tam at USDA-ARS.

Funding details

Monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience; anticipated stipend range is $84,129–$92,433 annually. Appointment is full time and initially for one year, renewable subject to recommendation and availability of funds.

What's required

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in a relevant field. Preferred skills include chemistry, formulation science, GC-MS, molecular biology, entomology, and/or engineering of diagnostic detection platforms. This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only. All application documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

How to apply

Go to the opportunity page and click APPLY at the bottom. Submit an application, transcript(s), current resume/CV, and two educational or professional recommendations. Make sure all documents are in English or include an official English translation.

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