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USDA-ARS Molecular Biology Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Natural Products Utilization Research Unit
. This fellowship aims to improve crop protection from pests through the use of natural products, either by discovering safer natural pesticides or by manipulating their production in plants by genetic engineering or
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of microbial genetics and physiology to optimize fermentation strategies through novel strain development and modification of bioprocessing parameters. Learning Objectives: You will gain experience in
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fields (molecular biology, molecular genetics or genomics). Degree must have been received within the past five years. Preferred skills: Prior experience in next generation sequencing is highly preferable
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to reduce crop losses and enhance sustainability. In alignment with ARS National Program 301, we aim to leverage plant genetic diversity and genomics to develop improved germplasm and breeding tools
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Salmonella microbiology (culture, isolation, characterization) Molecular characterization and genetic typing Whole-genome sequencing Transcriptomics Data analysis Data visualization Point of Contact Sara Beth
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The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in the one of the relevant fields. Preferred skills: Experience in analyzing population genetics or genomics datasets and
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. The participant will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that is focused on identifying evaluating and manipulating the genetic, metabolic, and physiologic factors associated with
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will participate in research to understand biological factors that control meat quality attributes in poultry. Through genetic selection and advancements in nutrition and management practices
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physiology, molecular biology and pathology research projects. Trainings will include, but are not limited to, grapevine tissue culture, genetic transformation and genome editing, DNA/RNA/protein extractions
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surveillance and research data to characterize ALS incidence and prevalence in the United States and identify environmental, occupational, genetic, lifestyle, and other factors that may contribute to disease