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grant USDA-ARS-HQ-2026-0112

Postdoctoral Research: Bt Resistance in Western Corn Rootworm (USDA-ARS, Ames)

Two-year, full-time research appointment (through ORISE) at USDA-ARS in Ames, IA to identify genetic changes and develop monitoring tools for western corn rootworm resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) in maize. U.S. citizens only; anticipated stipend ~$75,284/year, flexible start ASAP, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Contact mentor Brad Coates or ORISE for application de…

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 Ames, Iowa.

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief sci…

Funding Source

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Eligibility

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields (Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences, Entomology, Genetics, or Computer, Information and Data Sciences). Degree must have been received within the past four years.

Dates

Application Deadline: May 8, 2026

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