Both positions are located at the USDA Cereal Crops Unit here in Madison and will be in the lab of Kristi Gdanetz MacCready. The research in this lab is interdisciplinary with elements of plant pathology, microbial ecology, and plant biology. Pathogens of interest include Fusarium, Xanthomonas, and Pseudomonas infections of cereals, primarily barley. The mission of the Cereal Crops Research Unit is to 1) conduct basic research to identify and understand the biological processes affecting the growth, development and properties of barley and oat, 2) evaluate these findings for potential applications to improved cereal quality through germplasm development or altered production practices, and 3) to provide support for barley applied research programs within ARS and at State Agricultural Experiment Stations.
The first is for a technician position, this position is permanent and full time. Applicants must apply through USAJobs but can contact Dr. MacCready with questions about the research program. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/814423600
The second is for a post-B.S. level one-year paid research internship, this is through Oak Ridge’s ORISE program, and applicants must apply through Zintellect. https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-MWA-2024-0334
Email: K.GdanetzMacCready@usda.gov