USDA-ARS Research Fellowship in Nutrition and Food Processing

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
• A copy of an abstract or reprint of an article

Organization

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Reference Code

USDA-ARS-HQPD-

How To Apply

A Complete Application Consists Of

• 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
• A copy of an abstract or reprint of an article

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

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Final date to receive applications

8/28/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.

ARS Office/Lab and

Location:

A postdoctoral fellowship opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) within the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture'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. ARS will deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources;

and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. The vision of the agency is to provide global leadership in agricultural discoveries through scientific excellence.

Research Project:
This project entails collaborating on a clinical intervention study to investigate the impact of the physical processing of food on ingestive behaviors and satiety. This research will contribute to a greater understanding of the impact of food processing on eating behaviors and health outcomes. You will join the mentor's team and have the opportunity to collaborate on other ongoing research on related topics.

Learning Objectives:
Under the guidance of the mentor, the fellow will have the opportunity to:

• Gain valuable skills in interdisciplinary research and clinical trial development
• Receive training in food pattern modeling methodologies
• Collaborate with a broad range of scientists and develop a strong network
• Develop methods to investigate the links between agriculture and human health

Further develop skills related to manuscript preparation

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Julie Hess (julie.hess). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment

Start Date:

October 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length:

The appointment will initially be for two years.

Level of Participation:

The appointment is full time.

Participant Stipend:

The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $68,000 - $75,000 annually.

Citizenship Requirements:

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

ORISE Information:

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