Postgraduate Research Opportunity in Plant Genetics
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
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A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southern Regional Research Center located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The participant will be part of a research team that conducts multidisciplinary research on lipid metabolism in oilseeds, microbes, and other biological organisms. The research areas include, but are not limited to, transgene expression and characterization in microbes and plants, genome editing (‘CRISPR’) in plants, and extraction and analysis of lipids, proteins, DNA, and RNA from plants and microbes. Specific activities will include conducting research experiments, performing chemical and physical analyses, and tabulation and evaluation of primary research data. The participant will learn research techniques and approaches used in both basic and applied research that focuses on creation and improvement of new plant and microbial genotypes and germplasms with industrial and agricultural economic potential. The participant will interact with highly trained professional staff on a routine basis. The opportunity will impart participants with a wide range of biotechnology skills and will prepare them for conducting research in numerous types of plant biotechnology and pharmacological research and product development environments.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: June 1, 2020
This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at ARS in the New Orleans, Louisiana, area. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.
For more information about the ARS Research Participation Program, please visit the Program Website.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's degree in one of the relevant fields.
This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.
If you have questions, send an email to USDA-ARS@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity (USDA-ARS-2020-0103) in your email.