Overview
USDA ARS Honey Bee Breeding and Resistance Traits Tech Transfer opportunity at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Location : Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The program aims to support breeding and resistance trait development in honey bees at the USDA ARS Honey Bee Breeding, Genetics, and Physiology Research Laboratory in Baton Rouge.
Anticipated start date : September 2025. Appointment length : two years, with potential renewal based on ARS availability of funds and evaluation. The position is full-time.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Compensation and Appointment Details
Stipend range : $72,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year. Appointment length : two years, with possible renewal contingent on ARS funding and approval. Level of participation : full-time.
Mentor
Mentor : Michael Simone-Finstrom (michael.simonefinstrom@usda.gov).
Application Details
Deadline
Application Deadline : 11 / 7 / 2025 3 : 00 : 00 PM Eastern Time Zone
How To Apply
To submit your application, scroll to the bottom of this opportunity and click APPLY.
Reference and Contact
Questions : Please visit the program website or email ORISE.ARS.Southeast@orau.org with the reference code USDA-ARS-SEA-2025-0104.
Notes : This program is administered by ORAU through ORISE and does not create employee status with USDA, ARS, or DOE. Proof of health insurance is required for participation.
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