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USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Grapevine Physiology: OR
Job Description
- Agency
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Location
- Corvallis, OR
- Job Category
- Post Doctoral Appointments
- Salary
- TBD
- Last Date to Apply
- 03/24/2023
- Website
- https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-PW-2023-0018
- Description
- *Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis. ARS Office/Lab and Location: A postdoctoral research opportunity is available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Research Unit in Corvallis, OR. 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. The mission of the Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Research Unit is to develop fundamental and applied knowledge used to enhance quality, production and economic sustainability for the efficient production of horticultural crops. We focus on the Pacific Northwest small fruit and nursery industries using multi-disciplinary approaches. Research Project: The participant will collaborate with multiple USDA-ARS and University scientists developing approaches to understand immediate and long-term vine responses to wildfire smoke and other environmental stresses. The Fellow will have the opportunity to gain experience in and learn about tools and technologies used to assess the physiological status of grapevines under field conditions and contribute to our knowledge of how smoke exposure affects the health of vineyards. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to conduct research with an in-house food chemistry laboratory on smoke compounds and other berry components. Learning Objectives: The participant will develop or enhance their knowledge and skills to evaluate plant responses to environmental stress related to climate change. This may include impacts on productivity, photosynthesis and gas exchange, nutrient and water use, root health and mycorrhizal symbionts, and soil health. This may also include impact of smoke on grape metabolomics. The participant will receive direct mentorship in an established plant physiology and food chemistry program and expand upon the ARS mission to develop sustainable production practices for vineyards. The Fellow will receive training and be expected to write collaborative research papers that contribute to scientific knowledge of grapevine responses to wildfire smoke and other environmental constraints to production or plant health. The participant will gain valuable field experience which will support their future research career in agriculture. Mentor: The mentor for this opportunity is Roger "Paul" Schreiner (paul.schreiner@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor. Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 2023. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors. Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for two years, 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 and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) 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.PacificWest@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
- Qualifications
- The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or currently be pursuing the degree to be received by start of appointment. Degree must have been received within the last year. Preferred Skills include: - Experience collecting above-ground and below-ground plant physiological, ecological or biological data; - Additional experience with root sampling approaches and methods to assess root colonization by mycorrhizal fungi, root nutrients, and/or root metabolites; - Experience working with specialized field instruments to assess plant or soil variables such as chlorophyll meters, leaf-level gas exchange (porometry, IRGA’s) or soil moisture devices; - Experience in experimental design, data analysis and statistical methods applied to field research; - Strong oral and written communication skills; and - Desire and ability to travel and work at remote field sites under a variety of weather conditions.
- Contact Person
- ORISE.ARS.PacificWest@orau.org
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