University of the District of Columbia
USDA-ARS Fellowship in Sugar Beet Disease Mitigation and Detection
University of the District of Columbia, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
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*Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.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 Beltsville, Maryland.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:
This research project aims to address challenges and potential solutions for managing sugar beet diseases, including genomics and genetic engineering-based analyses, and pathogen detection. Sugar beet diseases are particularly problematic due to the scarcity of effective resistance. Effective management of sugar beet diseases involves the identification of genes that can be functionally tested through genetic engineering and other means to determine whether the identified candidate resistance genes function in resistance with subsequent analyses determining how those genes function. Furthermore, effective management of sugar beet diseases requires early disease diagnosis and sensitive detection of pathogens so that appropriate measures can be applied in a timely manner. The participant will be assigned to the project to help identify candidate resistance genes that will be tested through functional transgenic analyses, to help investigate whether the gene functions in resistance to different sugar beet pathogens. Furthermore, the participant will help identify genetic, molecular, and physiological markers that are potentially useful for improving early detection and mitigation of sugar beet diseases.Learning Objectives:
Through this project, the participant will have opportunities to:Learn unique genomic and pathological properties of various sugar beet pathogensGenetically engineer plants under the guidance of a mentor, using vectors designed for gene overexpression, RNA interference (RNAi), CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and promoter analysesExplore physiological signals and gene pathways regulating sugar beet disease virulence and plant defenseSelect and evaluate molecular markers suitable for sugar beet disease detection during early disease stages before symptom development and/or before infection occursMentor(s):
The mentor for this opportunity is Vincent Klink (vincent.klink@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).Anticipated Appointment Start Date:
April 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:A qualified candidate should have a doctoral degree or postdoctoral experience in one of the relevant fields in life science such as biological sciences, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, plant biology, plant pathology, plant physiology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, or biochemistry.Preferred knowledge and skills:Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of genetics, genomics, genetic engineering, microbiology, molecular biology, plant physiology in the context of pathogen-host interactionsAbility to plan and execute research, including designing new and adapting existing protocols, conducting laboratory and greenhouse experiments, safely operating laboratory equipment, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, writing scientific reports for publication, and oral presentationExperience with biological molecules including DNA, RNA, proteins, and secondary metabolitesSkills in gene expression analysis, comparative genomic analysis, and plant genetic transformation
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*Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.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 Beltsville, Maryland.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:
This research project aims to address challenges and potential solutions for managing sugar beet diseases, including genomics and genetic engineering-based analyses, and pathogen detection. Sugar beet diseases are particularly problematic due to the scarcity of effective resistance. Effective management of sugar beet diseases involves the identification of genes that can be functionally tested through genetic engineering and other means to determine whether the identified candidate resistance genes function in resistance with subsequent analyses determining how those genes function. Furthermore, effective management of sugar beet diseases requires early disease diagnosis and sensitive detection of pathogens so that appropriate measures can be applied in a timely manner. The participant will be assigned to the project to help identify candidate resistance genes that will be tested through functional transgenic analyses, to help investigate whether the gene functions in resistance to different sugar beet pathogens. Furthermore, the participant will help identify genetic, molecular, and physiological markers that are potentially useful for improving early detection and mitigation of sugar beet diseases.Learning Objectives:
Through this project, the participant will have opportunities to:Learn unique genomic and pathological properties of various sugar beet pathogensGenetically engineer plants under the guidance of a mentor, using vectors designed for gene overexpression, RNA interference (RNAi), CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and promoter analysesExplore physiological signals and gene pathways regulating sugar beet disease virulence and plant defenseSelect and evaluate molecular markers suitable for sugar beet disease detection during early disease stages before symptom development and/or before infection occursMentor(s):
The mentor for this opportunity is Vincent Klink (vincent.klink@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).Anticipated Appointment Start Date:
April 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:A qualified candidate should have a doctoral degree or postdoctoral experience in one of the relevant fields in life science such as biological sciences, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, plant biology, plant pathology, plant physiology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, or biochemistry.Preferred knowledge and skills:Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of genetics, genomics, genetic engineering, microbiology, molecular biology, plant physiology in the context of pathogen-host interactionsAbility to plan and execute research, including designing new and adapting existing protocols, conducting laboratory and greenhouse experiments, safely operating laboratory equipment, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, writing scientific reports for publication, and oral presentationExperience with biological molecules including DNA, RNA, proteins, and secondary metabolitesSkills in gene expression analysis, comparative genomic analysis, and plant genetic transformation
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