citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Participant Stipend: The participant(s) will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.Ĭitizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time. USDA-ARS Contact: If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact Debra Peters Appointment Start Date: Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.Īppointment 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. This unique opportunity will allow the participant the opportunity to apply their analysis skills to a real-world problem. The participant will apply relevant predictive analytics, AI and machine learning technologies for control of Salmonella in food production systems. The participant will have the opportunity to collaborate with multiple USDA ARS scientists on data analysis projects, and to write collaborative scientific papers. Learning Objectives: The selected participant will have the opportunity to learn about the challenges in producing a safe meat supply while learning a range of computational skills, including machine learning, needed to conduct these analyses. This challenge requires integrating multiple disciplines and developing innovative strategies including new detection tools, comprehensive on-farm through processing data and application of AI/machine learning and predictive analytics tools to analyze vast amounts of high quality data of many different types to develop decision support tools to reduce the risk of Salmonella in fresh meat. Moreover, Salmonella outbreaks attributed to poultry, beef and pork continue to occur. Despite the implementation of numerous process controls there has been no progress in decreasing the incidence rate of salmonellosis in the U.S.
Nearly 2000 scientists and support staff conduct research within the ARS research enterprise.Įnsuring the safety of the nation’s food supply from foodborne pathogens is challenging. Training in data and information management are integral to the integrity, security, and accessibility of research findings, results, and outcomes within the ARS research enterprise. For ARS to maintain its standing as a premier scientific organization, major investments in computing, networking, and storage infrastructure are required. The programs are conducted in 46 of the 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) mission involves problem-solving research in the widely diverse food and agricultural areas encompassing plant production and protection animal production and protection natural resources and sustainable agricultural systems and nutrition food safety and quality.
This appointment will start 100% remote due to ongoing pandemic related ARS facility policies, with the opportunity for an in-person appointment as permitted. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) located in Clay Center, Nebraska. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Location Clay Center, Nebraska Job Category Post Doctoral Appointments Salary TBD Last Date to Apply Website Description *Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline.ĪRS Office/Lab and Location: A postdoctoral research opportunity is available with the U.S.