Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education ยท 2 weeks ago
USDA-ARS Research Fellow Citrus Scion Breeding Program
Fort Pierce, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is seeking a Research Fellow for the USDA-ARS Citrus Scion Breeding Program. The role involves developing new citrus varieties to combat Huanglongbing and participating in extensive field trials and data collection.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, evaluate, and deliver new scion varieties with improved tolerance to Huanglongbing (HLB) while maintaining fruit quality
Maintain and evaluate more than 25,000 fruiting trees across multiple replicated field trials
Collect rigorous and standardized data on yield, disease tolerance, fruit chemistry, and consumer traits
Learn new procedures on plant and seed tissue culture and current citrus breeding methodologies
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Master's Degree
Preferred
Knowledge of citrus breeding is a plus
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
Current Stage
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