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USDA-ARS Research Fellowship in Turfgrass Genomics U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Monthly stipend anticipated at $6,223.17; appointment initially for two years and may be renewed subject to funds.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
United States
University
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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This research fellowship is based with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), in Logan, Utah, and is hosted at the Forage and Range Research Unit. The project focuses on turfgrass genomics, with an emphasis on building innovative tools for genome annotation and high-throughput genotyping in complex turfgrass species.
The fellow will work with a mentor and collaborate with the ARS Turfgrass Working Group to assess newly developed AI tools for gene annotation, compare them with current approaches, and refine best practices for several turfgrass species. The project also includes developing methods to call genotypes in polyploid grasses, evaluating software for robust genotype production with and without imputation, and formatting results for gene association studies.
A substantial part of the work involves scientific computing and workflow development. The fellow will help organize optimized annotation and genotyping methods into containerized pipelines using tools such as Docker and Singularity, tailored for USDA ARS high-performance computing clusters and adaptable for broader use. The project also includes creating documentation to support researchers who use these pipelines.
The research environment combines plant genomics, bioinformatics, machine learning, and reproducible computational workflows within a federal agricultural research setting.
Funding details
Monthly stipend anticipated at $6,223.17; appointment initially for two years and may be renewed subject to funds.
What's required
Applicants should have received a doctoral degree in Plant Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, Genomics, or a related field within the past four years. The opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of genome annotation and genotyping, programming skills such as Python and R, experience developing pipelines for genomic analyses, some experience applying machine learning and AI to genomic analyses, and knowledge of plant science and polyploidy. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
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