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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 2 days ago

USDA ARS Postdoc in Fungal Pathogen Detection and Control

Hood River, OR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a research opportunity with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. This role focuses on developing validated quantification methods and control strategies for fungal pathogens affecting the pear industry, providing hands-on experience in laboratory and cold chain research.

Government Administration

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and validate qPCR methods for detecting in environmental and dump tank samples

Understand genetic diversity of Mucor piriformis

Learning to identify high priority geographical regions for continued sampling

Scientific Communication: The fellow will gain experience in disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports, and presentations at scientific and stakeholder meetings, building skills in professional communication and knowledge sharing

Qualification

Plant pathologyMolecular biologyMicrobiologyBioinformaticsNucleic acid extractionMetagenomicsRT-qPCRNGS techniquesScientific communicationExperimental designStatistical analysis

Required

The qualified candidate should have received or be currently pursuing a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields (plant pathology, mycology, microbiology, or bioinformatics). Degree must have been earned within the past four years, or be pursuing to earn by 5/31/2026

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only

Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 48 months or anticipated to be received by 5/31/2026 11:59:00 PM