Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Ithaca, New York.. 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.. Research Project: The participant will help conduct research on Symbiont technology, vector biology, and co-developing molecular approaches to block plant pathogen transmission by insect vectors.. Learning Objectives: The opportunity will provide hands-on experience to learn 'omics approaches, molecular cloning, DNA sequencing, field research, insect manipulation, fundamentals of plant pathology, statistics and other techniques as appropriate to the research.. ORISE Information: 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.

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Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Reference Code USDA-ARS-NE-2024-0154 How To Apply Connect with ORISE...on the GO! Download the new ORISE GO mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to help you stay engaged, connected, and informed during your ORISE experience and beyond! A Complete Application Consists Of <ul><li>An application</li><li>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. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.</li><li>A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list</li><li>Two educational or professional recommendations </li></ul>All documents must be in English or include an official English translation. Application Deadline 5/10/2024 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone Description <ul><li>Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis. </li></ul>ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Ithaca, New York. 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: The participant will help conduct research on Symbiont technology, vector biology, and co-developing molecular approaches to block plant pathogen transmission by insect vectors. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will research plant diseases, include citrus greening disease and/or aphid-borne plant viruses. The participant will be involved in developing the research experiments, collecting and analyzing data. They will participate in lab meetings, departmental seminars, and be expected to write weekly reports summarizing their experiments and data analysis. Learning Objectives: The opportunity will provide hands-on experience to learn 'omics approaches, molecular cloning, DNA sequencing, field research, insect manipulation, fundamentals of plant pathology, statistics and other techniques as appropriate to the research. The reports will be the basis of iterative learning about the scientific method and experimental design. Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Michelle Heck (michelle.heck@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s). Anticipated Appointment Start Date: June 3, 2024. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors. Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds. Level of Participation: The appointment is full time. Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only. ORISE Information: 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. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.Northeast@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity. Qualifications The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years. Eligibility Requirements">3 ) <ul><li>Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only</li><li> Degree: Bachelor's Degree received within the last 60 month(s). </li><li> Discipline(s): </li><ul><li>Life Health and Medical Sciences (</li><li>Agricultural Sciences</li><li>Biology (General)</li><li>Cellular and Molecular Biology</li></ul></ul> <ul><li> Age: Must be 18 years of age </li></ul>Comments User Name Password

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