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USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellow in Pear Rootstock Physiology and Genetics U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Stipend of $74,678.00 per year; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed contingent on funds.

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

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United States

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Plant Breeding
Plant Physiology
Image Processing
Sequencing Technology
Transcriptomic

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About this position

This postdoctoral opportunity is hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) in Wenatchee, Washington, within the Physiology and Pathology of Tree Fruits Research Unit. The project sits in a research environment focused on deciduous tree fruit production systems, with an emphasis on plant disease, fruit quality, and the development of improved pear rootstocks.

The fellow will contribute to a research project aimed at understanding pear root system architecture and root developmental traits in both common rootstock cultivars and genetically distinct pear genotypes. The work is part of a broader effort to understand rootstock–scion interactions and to improve rootstocks for pear production.

Research activities include developing and using systems to phenotype root systems in greenhouse and field settings, processing root images and analyzing resulting data, measuring physiological responses to root treatments, and characterizing traits related to root system performance and function. The project also involves genomic and molecular research that connects genotypes to phenotypes, including transcriptomics, qPCR, sequencing, and related laboratory techniques.

The fellow will work under the guidance of mentor Jessica Waite and will build experience in scientific communication through preparation and presentation of research findings for conferences, stakeholder meetings, and other professional audiences.

Funding details

Stipend of $74,678.00 per year; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed contingent on funds.

What's required

The candidate should be currently pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant field and be anticipated to receive the degree by 2027-08-31. This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only. Preferred experience includes plant root phenotyping, especially imaging and image processing of plant root systems. All application documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

How to apply

Submit the application through the APPLY link on the opportunity page. Include a transcript, current resume/CV, and two educational or professional recommendations. Use the provided ORISE contact email for application-process questions and include the reference code.

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