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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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USDA-ARS Perennial Ryegrass Abiotic Stress Genetics Postdoctoral Fellowship U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Stipend of $6,928.92 monthly; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed subject to funds. No employment-related benefits are provided.
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Country
United States
University
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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About this position
This postdoctoral fellowship supports research on the genetics of heat and drought tolerance in perennial ryegrass with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Corvallis, Oregon. The work sits within the Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit and combines field and laboratory approaches to understand how ryegrass responds to abiotic stress.
In the field, the fellow will collect and analyze trait data linked to plant development, plant physiology, and seed yield under contrasting irrigation regimes at two locations with different weather patterns. The project also includes a genome-wide association study to identify genetic variants associated with these traits.
In the laboratory, the fellow will evaluate root growth under heat and drought conditions and help develop mapping populations to uncover genes associated with specific growth patterns. The position is embedded in an applied agricultural research environment with a strong genetics and genomics component, and it offers experience in marker-trait association studies, phenotype measurement, and scientific collaboration under mentor guidance.
Funding details
Stipend of $6,928.92 monthly; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed subject to funds. No employment-related benefits are provided.
What's required
The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, with the degree earned within the past five years. The opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only. Preferred skills include experience with plant genetics, plant abiotic stress research, and field, greenhouse, and laboratory research. All application documents must be in English or accompanied by an official English translation.
How to apply
Apply through the Zintellect portal by scrolling to the bottom of the opportunity and clicking APPLY. Submit an application, transcript(s), current resume/CV, two recommendations, and a copy of an abstract or reprint of an article. If you have questions about the application process, email [email protected] with the reference code.
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