USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Plant Pathology & Insect Vector Biology

USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Plant Pathology & Insect Vector Biology

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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

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

Organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Wooster, OH.

• Reference Code: USDA-ARS-MWA-
• Final date to receive applications: 2/13/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
• Start Date: Anticipated 2026.
• Appointment Length: Initially one year, may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and contingent on availability of funds.
• Level of Participation: Full-time.
• Participant Stipend: $60,000 – $70,000 annually.
• Citizenship Requirements: U.S. citizen only.

The USDA-ARS Corn & Soybean Virus Lab investigates virus and vector-borne diseases of maize and soybean towards the development of effective management solutions. The project focuses on corn stunt disease, caused by a spiroplasma, a phytoplasma, and/or a virus. The participant will receive training in genetics, molecular biology, plant pathology, entomology, vector biology, ecology, and bioinformatics, as well as experimental design, data analysis, presentation, manuscript and grant writing, and networking opportunities.

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen only.
• Degree: Doctoral degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
• Disciplines: Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Computer, Information, and Data Sciences, Earth and Geosciences, Engineering, Environmental and Marine Sciences, Life Health and Medical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Other Non-Science & Engineering, Physics.
• Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 months.

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

This program, 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), was 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 in this program.

Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

Questions? Please visit our Program Website. For additional questions about the application process, email orise.ars.midwest and include the reference code for this opportunity.