About the role
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Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center Programs
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Area of Interest: Research/Scientific
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Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
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Group: Clerical Technical - CT
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Support Staff
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Opening on: Jun 3 2026
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Closing at: Jun 16 2026 - 23:55 EDT
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Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Summary
We seek a motivated candidate to join our lab to aid in experiments looking at the molecular and physiological mechanisms of sorghum and Arabidopsis for the purpose of determining means of improvement and resilience of the plant(s) in the lab or out in their natural environment.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in plant biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, or related field. The candidate should possess up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in basic research techniques in the specific or related field; word processing, spreadsheet; database and/or desktop publishing software; presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
The selected candidate must have excellent communication, collaboration, and record keeping skills.
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 Application Materials
Please provide a cover letter describing your interest in and relevant skills for this position, a current resume, and the names and contact information for three references.
Special Instructions
This position is a support staff position and does not qualify for a US Work Visa. All applicants must be immediately eligible to work in the United States, without transferring a current work visa to MSU or requiring any MSU work visa sponsorship.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Description of End Date
This is a limited term position funded from date of hire through 11/30/2027, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Bidding eligibility ends June 9, 2026, 11:55 PM
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