USDA-ARS Food Animal Metabolism Research Unit Post Doctorate Fellowship

How to Apply

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• An application
• Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted.  for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two educational or professional recommendations

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

USDA-ARS-PA-

7/3/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Fargo, North Dakota. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the USDA’s chief scientific in‑house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.

The fellow will participate at the Food Animal Metabolism Research Unit (FAMRU), Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center, Fargo, ND. The mission of FAMRU is to investigate the fate of chemicals in food animals or food animal systems and to apply this knowledge to maintain a safer food supply. This research project aligns with the mission and goals of ARS National Program 108, Food Safety.

The participant will investigate and assess nitrofurazone metabolism to identify a marker compound other than semicarbazide for confirming nitrofurazone use in livestock. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will identify nitrofurazone metabolites and study the protein, DNA, and RNA binding of these metabolites. The participant will collaborate with team members on the identification and characterization of nitrofurazone metabolites through untargeted analysis, proteomic, and metabolomic analytical methods.

The participant will receive comprehensive, multidisciplinary training in analytical, biochemistry, and animal science with a focus on identification of drug metabolites in biological samples. The participant will have opportunities for scientific writing and publishing ARS research in peer‑reviewed journals.

Sara Lupton (sara.lupton)

June 2026 (start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors).

The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Full time

The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend is $79,000 annually, with an additional monthly stipend for individual health insurance.

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in one of the following fields: chemistry (inorganic/organic/medicinal/analytical), biochemistry, pharmacology, or a closely related field.

• Small molecule isolation and purification skills including but not limited to extraction, chromatography, qualitative and quantitative mass spectrometry, and various other spectroscopies/methods.
• Knowledge of drug metabolism, biochemistry, or protein binding.
• Knowledge of untargeted analysis, proteomics, and metabolomics.
• Experience handling biological samples.

Janeen

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree:
  Doctoral Degree
• Discipline:
  Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Life Health and Medical Sciences, and related fields.