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Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

Michigan State University

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About the role

  • Plant Research Laboratory Nat Science 10032674

  • Area of Interest: Research/Scientific

  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)

  • Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff

  • Faculty/Academic Staff

Position Summary

The Waker lab at Michigan State University has a postdoc position available in a Department of Energy project using chlorophyll fluorescence and gas exchange in a novel experimental design approach to characterize previously uncharacterized genes. The project will be performed in the MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory for an initial one-year appointment, with all intention of further extensions.

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 - PhD in Biochemistry, Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics, or a related field.

Minimum Requirements

Experience using chlorophyll fluorescence using PAM fluorometry, data analysis using mathematical models, and comfort with coding to control custom instrumentation.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with gas exchange

Required Application Materials

Interested applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae with a 1-2 page description of scientific interests and the names of at least 2 referees.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

MSU Statement

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.

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