USDA-ARS Plants Research Graduate Fellow Job Lansing area,Michigan USA,Research/Development

Organization

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Reference Code

USDA-ARS-MWA-

Final date to receive applications

6/19/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Location

East Lansing, Michigan

Project Overview

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the USDA's chief scientific research agency that develops solutions to agricultural problems affecting Americans daily. The participant will be involved in an ongoing, collaborative project focused on identifying and selecting novel sources of disease resistance in beet. The participant will help collect field, lab, and greenhouse-based samples for disease detection and high molecular weight DNA extractions, under the guidance of a mentor, exposing them to the research cycle.

Learning

Objectives

High molecular weight DNA extraction
Field experiment design and data collection
Experimental design
Plant pathogen isolation and inoculations
Bioinformatics
Statistics

Mentor(s)

Rachel Naegele (rachel.naegele)

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

2026 (start date flexible)

Appointment Length

Initially one year, may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation

Full time

Participant Stipend

Monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.

Citizenship Requirements

U.S. citizens only.

ORISE Information

This program is administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation;

health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received or be currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the relevant fields. The degree must have been received within the past one year and six months or be anticipated to be received by December 31, 2028.

Eligibility Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree received within the last 18 months or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2028 11:59 PM.
Discipline(s):
- Chemistry and Materials Sciences (General)
- Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
- Life Health and Medical Sciences

Point of Contact

Sara Beth

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