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USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship on Barley and Oat Genetics and Molecular Biology U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Stipend of $74,678.00–$79,658.00 per year; appointment initially for one year and renewable subject to recommendation and available funds.
Deadline
Apr 9, 2027
Country
United States
University
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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About this position
This postdoctoral fellowship is based with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service in Aberdeen, Idaho, where the barley and oat research program aims to improve crop productivity, grain quality, and stress resilience through traditional, molecular, and genomics-based approaches.
The fellow will join a research environment focused on developing genetic, genomic, and molecular resources to support barley and oat improvement. The work is collaborative and spans both the local unit and other institutes, with opportunities to engage with scientists in plant pathology, bioinformatics, comparative evolution, and related areas.
The project is organized around two research directions:
- Barley genetics and genomics — genetic analysis of resistance to stripe rust and hessian fly, mapping genes and QTLs associated with disease resistance and grain quality, genome-wide association studies, and participation in a collaborative wild barley genomics effort.
- Barley and oat molecular biology — cloning genes linked to stripe rust resistance and grain quality, studying candidate gene function, validating gene activity through transformation and molecular experiments, and analyzing gene-edited plants aimed at improving grain quality.
The position offers training in plant genetics and breeding, plant genomics, molecular biology, and gene editing, together with experience in scientific communication and collaborative research across national and international networks. The mentor for the opportunity is Dongying Gao.
Funding details
Stipend of $74,678.00–$79,658.00 per year; appointment initially for one year and renewable subject to recommendation and available funds.
What's required
Applicants should have received a doctoral degree in Plant Genetics and Breeding, Plant Biology, Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, or a closely relevant field, or be currently pursuing the degree with completion expected by January 1, 2027. The degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date unless the applicant is currently pursuing it. Preferred qualifications include strong experience in genetic analysis, linkage map construction, QTL analysis, GWAS, and marker development; analysis of high-throughput short- and long-read genomic and transcriptomic data; development or use of related software for data mining; proficiency with Linux and R; strong statistics and data summarization skills; excellent molecular biology experience; and experience evaluating disease or pest traits in field or controlled conditions. This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.
How to apply
Apply through the Zintellect/ORISE opportunity page by clicking APPLY at the bottom of the posting. Submit an application, transcript(s), a current resume/CV, and two recommendations; all documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
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