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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Entomology · India · 2021-09-28

Processing Time
322 days
Decision Date
2021-09-28
Location
Michigan
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to examine the mechanisms driving insect physiology and identify molecular targets to aid in the development of pest management strategies. This work focuses on identifying control strategies that rely on gene manipulation rather than environmentally hazardous pesticides to eliminate pests like bed bugs.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The research is relevant to the improvement of agricultural production and the development of effective pest control strategies in the U.S.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The client's education, experience, expertise, and record of 9 publications and 89 citations indicate she is well-positioned.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

The applicant presented evidence that the U.S. would benefit on balance to waive the job offer criteria.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in entomology, 9 peer-reviewed journal articles with 89 citations, and completion of 50 peer reviews for elite journals. Evidence also included funding from the USDA IPM program and four expert recommendation letters satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 322 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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