USDA-ARS Fellowship in Nutrition Sciences and Molecular Biology

USDA-ARS Fellowship in Nutrition Sciences and Molecular Biology

Apply for the USDA-ARS Fellowship in Nutrition Sciences and Molecular Biology at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.

3/13/2026 3:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is located in Raleigh, NC. The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) administers this program.

Investigate the hepatoprotective effects of peanut skin extracts and phenolic compounds on hepatic injury, identifying the underlying cell signaling mechanisms using in vivo (murine model of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) and in vitro methods.

The candidate will learn to use in vitro and in vivo research models to understand the role of bioactive components of peanut skins and peanuts in disease prevention and identify mechanisms responsible for health benefits.

Ondulla Toomer (ondulla.toomer)

Start:
February 2026 (flexible). Duration: 1 year, renewable subject to funding. Full‑time position.

Monthly stipend ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 annually.

Only U.S. citizens are eligible.

Participants are not employees of USDA, ARS, DOE, or the program administrator. Proof of health insurance is required; health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

For additional information, visit the program website or email ORISE.ARS.Southeast and include reference code USDA-ARS-SEA-.

• Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field.

• Cell culture methods
• Animal research models
• Cellular or molecular biology techniques
• ELISA methods

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree:
  Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Bio‑inorganic Chemistry
    • Bio‑organic Chemistry
    • Chemistry (General)
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences