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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 1 month ago

USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Insect Genetics and Molecular Biology

Hilo, HI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$77K/yr - $77K/yr

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a postdoctoral fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service in Hilo, Hawaii. The role involves using functional genomics approaches to study genes in agricultural pests, contributing to pest control solutions and enhancing biological control methods.

Government Administration

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Characterize the functions of genes involved in biological development, reproduction, sex determination, and/or olfaction/chemical sensing in tephritid pests of agriculture

Explore gene(s) of interest that will contribute to the foundational knowledge of tephritids

Develop and/or improve biological control (genetic SIT, gene-drive, release of insects carrying dominant lethal systems, etc.) in tephritids by integrating or exploiting genes involved in fundamental biology

Develop and/or apply new and emerging genetic tools to tephritids

Attend professional conferences to present research results

Participate in grant writing

Lead and/or contribute to writing manuscripts

Qualification

Functional genomicsInsect gene manipulationTransgenicsMolecular BiologyGrant writingPublication in journalsOral presentations

Required

The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in a relevant field (Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Entomology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, or similar), or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by June 2026

Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only