Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education ยท 3 weeks ago
USDA-ARS Fellowship in Characterizing Maize Phenotypes
Gainesville, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$3,000/mo - $3,405/mo
Start in 2026 WinterThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a research opportunity with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. The role involves participating in plant molecular biology and genetics experiments focused on understanding plant resistance to pests, with hands-on experience in lab, greenhouse, and field settings.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The participant will be a part of plant molecular biology and plant genetics experiments aimed at generating fundamental knowledge of the genes, hormone signals, and chemical pathways underlying plant resistance to pests
Examination of plant-insect and plant-pathogen interactions will be conducted in lab-, greenhouse-, and field-based assays wherein insect or fungal pests will be applied to corn plants and samples will be analyzed to determine metabolic and gene expression changes in the plants
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or have received an associate's or bachelor's degree in one of the relevant fields
Degree must have been received within the past five years, or anticipated to be received by 5/31/2027
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Preferred
Strong interest or knowledge in biology, chemistry, microbiology, good with bugs and plants, comfortable with laboratory instrumentation
Good observation, communication, and documentation skills, and demonstrate a capacity for creative, independent, and deductive thinking
Benefits
Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Company
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
Funding
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