Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
The Lowry
L
ab 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 will primarily include conducting statistical/genomic analyses and leading the writing of manuscripts.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate is expected to work collaboratively with members of the Lowry Lab at Michigan State University, including undergraduate and graduate students a
s well as
technicians, to carry out this research.
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The successful applicant will also be expected to attend meetings of the DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center and MSU Plant Resilience Institute as well as participate in the annual switchgrass harvest in Michigan.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics
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 e
xperience working in the field
and/
or laboratory with plants.
Required Application Materials
To apply, please submit a CV, a cover letter explaining your background and interest in the position, and a list of three references with contact information.
Review of Applications Begins On
08/02/2023
MSU Statement
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