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USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Salmonella in Poultry U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Microbiology

Funding

Monthly stipend anticipated at $6,500.00, commensurate with educational level and experience; renewable for a second year depending on recommendation and availability of funds.

Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

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United States

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Microbiology
Environmental Science
Biology
Veterinary Science
Food Safety
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Ecosystem Dynamics
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About this position

This postdoctoral fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) in Athens, Georgia focuses on Salmonella ecology and persistence in pasture-based poultry production systems.

Working under the guidance of mentor Sohyun Cho, the fellow will investigate how Salmonella survives, adapts, persists, and transmits in poultry environments. The project combines phenotypic characterization, whole-genome sequencing, and transcriptomic profiling to build a detailed understanding of the organism across the production system.

The research is designed to support the development of science-based strategies to reduce Salmonella contamination during pre-harvest stages and improve food safety. The opportunity is embedded within USDA-ARS, the USDA’s in-house scientific research agency, with a mission centered on agricultural problem solving and innovation for producers and communities.

The fellowship emphasizes both laboratory and analytical research, including investigating environmental persistence, interpreting molecular and genomic data, and understanding the links between poultry production practices, environmental conditions, and foodborne pathogen risks. The appointment is full time and initially one year, with possible renewal depending on recommendation and available funds.

Funding details

Monthly stipend anticipated at $6,500.00, commensurate with educational level and experience; renewable for a second year depending on recommendation and availability of funds.

What's required

The qualified candidate should have received, or be currently pursuing, a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, and the degree must have been received within the past 5 years. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred skills include BSL-2 laboratory experience, Salmonella microbiology (culture, isolation, characterization), molecular characterization and genetic typing, whole-genome sequencing, transcriptomics, data analysis, and data visualization. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

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Scroll to the bottom of the opportunity page and click APPLY. Submit an application, transcript(s), a current resume/CV, and two educational or professional recommendations. Ensure all documents are in English or accompanied by an official English translation.

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