Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 12 hours ago
USDA-ARS Protein Research Fellowship
Albany, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$56K/yr - $80K/yrThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a research fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) focused on protein extraction and food quality evaluation. The role involves collaborating with researchers to develop technologies that enhance the nutritional qualities of plant-derived foods while gaining hands-on experience in food safety research and analysis.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop new technologies to enhance the nutritional and functional qualities of plant-derived foods
Collaborate on research and analysis of protein extraction and characterization in relation to food quality and safety
Incorporate scientific and technical knowledge into food quality evaluation and food safety research
Set up, develop, and optimize protein extraction methods suitable for proteins with various properties
Process and characterize extracted protein samples by spectrophotometric, biochemical, and immunological methods
Interact with collaborators and present research to a wide range of audiences
Qualification
Required
The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree
Discipline(s): Life Health and Medical Sciences
Preferred
Experience in food processing engineering
Experience in food science and technology
Excellent written and oral communication
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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