USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellow in Research Entomology

How to Apply

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• Completed application
• Unofficial transcript or acceptable student record copy (in English or with official English translation)
• Current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two educational or professional recommendations

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

USDA-ARS-HQ-

4/10/2026 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 Byron, Georgia.

The mission of the southeastern fruit and tree nut research station is to enhance the production, value, and safety of pecan, peach, nectarine, and plum crops. The postdoctoral fellow will help implement experiments to develop novel methods of controlling economically important pests of pecan and peach. Target pests include pecan weevil, pecan aphids, hickory shuckworm, and spotted lantern fly. Methods focused on microbial biocontrol approaches, especially involving entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi.

Innovative methods of production, formulation and application of entomopathogens will be developed. Fundamental studies will understand basic entomopathogen biology and ecology. The postdoctoral fellow will interact and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

The postdoctoral fellow will acquire training in advanced studies on insect pest management and microbial biocontrol theory and practice.

The mentor is David Shapiro-Ilan (David.

Shapiro).

• Start date:
  
  July 20, 2026 (flexible)
• Duration:
  Initially two years, may be renewed upon recommendation and availability of funds
• Level: Full time

The monthly stipend is $6,223, with a health insurance supplement.

U.S. citizens only.

This program is administered by ORAU through its contract with DOE. Participants are not employees of USDA, ARS, DOE, or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required.

For questions, email ORISE.ARS.HQPostdoc with reference code. The point of contact is Janeen.

The candidate must be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in relevant fields (e.g., Entomology, Nematology, biology). They should have experience in microbiology, plant science, or agronomy.

• Microbiology, plant science, or agronomy.

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree:
  Doctoral Degree
• Discipline(s):
  Environmental and Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Life Health and Medical Sciences