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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Plant Biology Cns 10032114
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: 50637.00-55000.00 Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

This Postdoctoral Research Associate position will support field and laboratory research in the Case & Blackwood labs in the department of Plant Biology, and support collaborations with various other researchers. The research will involve laboratory chemical, molecular, and bioinformatics analysis of plant, fungal, and soil samples, as well as field work to establish experiments in remote locations. The position also involves supervision of undergraduate and graduate researchers working on various projects in plant and microbial ecology, management of laboratory supplies and safety procedures, and writing publications and grant proposals.

MSU has vibrant research community for postdocs, with a favorable cost-of-living: salary ratio. The Case & Blackwood labs are committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the scientific community. We therefore strongly encourage applications from candidates from historically excluded groups.

Please feel free to email any questions to acase@kent.edu or cblackwo@kent.edu

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate -Ecology, evolutionary biology, plant bio

Interest in plant–soil–microbe interactions; computational and writing skills.

Expertise in fungal community bioinformatics and with plant tissue barcoding. Five years of experience in a molecular ecology research laboratory

CV, cover letter, and contact information for three letters of reference. 

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:

https://plantbiology.natsci.msu.edu/

The Department of Plant Biology strives to provide the world with a program of excellence in the fundamental plant sciences by fostering innovative research and teaching that encompasses and integrates all levels of biological organization, from molecules to ecosystems. Our success lies in encouraging diverse perspectives and approaches to science and in our commitment to leading on the path towards diversity, equity and inclusion within our community.

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised:Oct 24, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Oct 24, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time