USDA-ARS Fellowship in Exploring Soy Protein for the Alternative Plant Protein M

USDA-ARS Fellowship in Exploring Soy Protein for the Alternative Plant Protein Market Located in Raleigh, NC, this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) fellowship invites a doctoral candidate to investigate novel properties of diverse soybean breeding populations to support the alternative plant protein industry.

Application Deadline:

2/27/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Application Documents:

An application

An unofficial transcript (printout of academic records)

A current resume/CV with academic and publication history

Two educational or professional recommendations

A copy of an abstract or reprint of an article

Responsibilities:

Investigate functional properties of soy protein (protein composition, viscosity, foaming, water holding capacity, oil holding capacity)

Participate in field trials to grow soybean progeny and increase their yield

Enrich soy protein to minimize use of water and chemicals

Purify plant proteins and evaluate their functionality using laboratory instruments

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Life Health, Agricultural Sciences, Food Science, or related field obtained within the past five years

Field experience growing soybean

Lab skill to safely conduct experiments

Expertise in plant science, molecular biology, genomics, food science, and protein science

Stipend:

$1,250 – $1,350 weekly, commensurate with educational level

Participation:

Full‑time, one year initial appointment (renewable)

Citizenship:

U.S. citizen only

Mentor:

Earl Taliercio (earl.taliercio@usda.gov)

Point of Contact:

Janeen — emails ORISE.ARS.Southeast@orau.org (include reference code USDA-ARS-SEA-2025-0245)

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