The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Systematics and Taxonomy of Fungal Plant Pathogens in the Mycosphaerellaceae. The project aims to enhance the identification and detection of these fungal species in plants and plant products. The research is a collaboration between the Agriculture Research Service (ARS) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) of the USDA.
This opportunity provides specialized training in morphological and molecular identification of fungal plant pathogens, offering a chance to contribute to scientific advancements in agriculture.
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Who is Eligible?
The educational opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) only. The qualified candidate should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field of study (e.g., Plant Pathology, Plant Sciences, Microbiology, Mycology), or be currently pursuing the degree with completion before the appointment start date. The degree must have been received within the past ten years.
How to Apply?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates can apply through the Program Website and address additional application process inquiries to ORISE.ARS.Northeast@orau.org, including the reference code for this opportunity.
Benefits
The appointed participant will receive a monthly stipend of $72,000 per year. The initial appointment is for one year but may be renewed based on ARS recommendations and funding availability.
Application Deadline:
Recruitment began on December 1, 2023, and the deadline for application submissions is December 22, 2023.
| Organization | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Agricultural Research Service (ARS) |
| Education Level | Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Subjects | Systematics and Taxonomy of Fungal Plant Pathogens in the Mycosphaerellaceae Family |
| Amount | $72,000 per year (Stipend) |
| Access Mode | Apply online through the Program Website |
| Number of Awards | Not specified |
| Nationality | U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) only |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | December 22, 2023 (Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis) |
