U.S. Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service

"The premier food and agricultural research agency of USDA"

Post-Doctoral Research Geneticist

National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center

Orono, Maine

Salary Range of $72,553 - 113,047

Announcement Open: May 21, 2024 – June 18, 2024

The ARS National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center (NCWMAC) is seeking highly qualified candidates for a two-year, full-time postdoctoral position.

This position affords the opportunity to:

· Join a motivated research team focused on the genetic improvement of Atlantic salmon

· Develop bioinformatics pipelines to improve genomic predictions

· Characterize genomic architecture and correlations among traits of commercial interest

· Develop low-density genotyping panels and whole genome imputation pipelines

· Examine phenotypic and genetic diversity of sea lice and lumpfish

· Select your research project(s) from among several well-defined questions or co-develop your own ideas with your supervisor

Join us in enhancing the health and wealth of the Nation and its people by solving problems, expanding knowledge, and delivering answers.

To apply, qualified candidates should email cover letter and CV to Samuel.May@usda.gov. U.S. citizenship is required. Applications must be received by June 18, 2024.

USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,553.00 - $113,047.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Orono, ME 04473: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orono, ME 04473