Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rice Utilization and Cancer Prevention
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rice Utilization and Cancer Prevention
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USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rice Utilization and Cancer Prevention
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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education .
How to Apply To submit your application, scroll to the bottom of this opportunity and click APPLY.
Application Requirements
An application
Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
Two educational or professional recommendations
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
Application Deadline 2/27/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Description Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Research Project The participant will conduct research on the anticancer properties of rice and other plant-derived bioactive compounds. The project integrates analytical chemistry, natural product isolation, and cell-based bioassays to identify and characterize compounds that inhibit breast cancer cell growth and reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation.
Responsibilities
Assess cytotoxicity and anticancer potential of plant extracts and purified compounds derived from rice, soybean, and sugarcane using breast cancer cell lines.
Evaluate the ability of extracts and isolated bioactives to inhibit ROS formation and other stress-related pathways in cell-based models.
Collaborate with chemists to perform bioassay-guided fractionation to isolate, purify, and characterize active compounds.
Learning Objectives
Mammalian cell culture and viability assays, including maintenance of cancer cell lines, execution of cytotoxicity assays, and quantification of growth inhibition.
Mechanistic cell-based assays, including measurement of oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species (ROS) modulation, apoptosis markers, and other pathways affected by bioactive compounds.
Analytical chemistry techniques for screening and characterizing phytochemicals, including extract preparation, chromatography, and bioassay-guided fractionation in collaboration with chemists.
Data analysis and interpretation, including statistical evaluation of dose–response effects, comparison of extract fractions, and integration of biological and chemical datasets.
Scientific communication and collaboration, including preparation of manuscripts, presentation of research findings, and coordination with researchers at Tulane University’s cancer biology laboratories.
Mentor Stephen Boue (steve.boue@usda.gov).
Start Date Anticipated Appointment Start Date: February 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
Appointment Length The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.
Level of Participation Full time.
Stipend The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $60,000 - $72,000 annually.
Citizenship Requirements U.S. citizens only.
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 program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Contact Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.Southeast@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
Qualifications The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of basic biochemistry and molecular biology lab techniques
Background in mammalian cell culture, including maintaining breast cancer cell lines and performing cell viability, cytotoxicity, and oxidative stress assays.
Experience with biochemical and molecular biology techniques, such as qPCR, Western blotting, colony formation assay, cell imaging, and apoptosis/ROS assays.
Familiarity with natural products chemistry or phytochemical analysis, including extract preparation, chromatographic separation, or bioassay-guided fractionation.
Experience analyzing complex biological data, including dose–response modeling, statistical comparisons of treatment effects, and integration of chemical and biological datasets.
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Doctoral Degree
Discipline(s): Chemistry, Materials Sciences, and related fields
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USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rice Utilization and Cancer Prevention
role at
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education .
How to Apply To submit your application, scroll to the bottom of this opportunity and click APPLY.
Application Requirements
An application
Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
Two educational or professional recommendations
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
Application Deadline 2/27/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Description Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Research Project The participant will conduct research on the anticancer properties of rice and other plant-derived bioactive compounds. The project integrates analytical chemistry, natural product isolation, and cell-based bioassays to identify and characterize compounds that inhibit breast cancer cell growth and reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation.
Responsibilities
Assess cytotoxicity and anticancer potential of plant extracts and purified compounds derived from rice, soybean, and sugarcane using breast cancer cell lines.
Evaluate the ability of extracts and isolated bioactives to inhibit ROS formation and other stress-related pathways in cell-based models.
Collaborate with chemists to perform bioassay-guided fractionation to isolate, purify, and characterize active compounds.
Learning Objectives
Mammalian cell culture and viability assays, including maintenance of cancer cell lines, execution of cytotoxicity assays, and quantification of growth inhibition.
Mechanistic cell-based assays, including measurement of oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species (ROS) modulation, apoptosis markers, and other pathways affected by bioactive compounds.
Analytical chemistry techniques for screening and characterizing phytochemicals, including extract preparation, chromatography, and bioassay-guided fractionation in collaboration with chemists.
Data analysis and interpretation, including statistical evaluation of dose–response effects, comparison of extract fractions, and integration of biological and chemical datasets.
Scientific communication and collaboration, including preparation of manuscripts, presentation of research findings, and coordination with researchers at Tulane University’s cancer biology laboratories.
Mentor Stephen Boue (steve.boue@usda.gov).
Start Date Anticipated Appointment Start Date: February 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
Appointment Length The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.
Level of Participation Full time.
Stipend The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $60,000 - $72,000 annually.
Citizenship Requirements U.S. citizens only.
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 program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Contact Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.Southeast@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
Qualifications The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of basic biochemistry and molecular biology lab techniques
Background in mammalian cell culture, including maintaining breast cancer cell lines and performing cell viability, cytotoxicity, and oxidative stress assays.
Experience with biochemical and molecular biology techniques, such as qPCR, Western blotting, colony formation assay, cell imaging, and apoptosis/ROS assays.
Familiarity with natural products chemistry or phytochemical analysis, including extract preparation, chromatographic separation, or bioassay-guided fractionation.
Experience analyzing complex biological data, including dose–response modeling, statistical comparisons of treatment effects, and integration of chemical and biological datasets.
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Doctoral Degree
Discipline(s): Chemistry, Materials Sciences, and related fields
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