What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Michigan State University?
The Lowry Lab in the Department of Plant Biology at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will conduct DOE-funded research on field and genomic datasets that have been collected from large switchgrass experiments over the past decade. Switchgrass is a native North American plant that is ideal for studies of climate adaptation and is being improved through breeding for the future Bioeconomy (Biofuels and Bioproducts).
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will primarily include conducting statistical/genomic analyses and leading the writing of manuscripts. However, there is also the opportunity for this postdoc, if they choose, to oversee parts of the switchgrass field experiment/breeding program and conduct experiments on resilience to environmental stresses. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is expected to work collaboratively with members of the Lowry Lab at Michigan State University, including undergraduate and graduate students as well as technicians, to carry out this research. The successful applicant will also be expected to attend meetings of the DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center and MSU Plant Resilience Institute and participate in the annual switchgrass harvest in Michigan.
Minimum Requirements
A PhD in a field related to Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Evolution, and/or Plant Biology is required at the time of hire.
Desired Qualifications
-Expertise in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Remote Sensing, and/or Quantitative/Population Genetics.
-General interest and understanding of evolution, genetics, and plant biology.
-Some experience working in the field and/or laboratory with plants.
Only applications through the CAREERS@MSU portal will be considered:
https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/520982/research-associatefixed-term
