Research Associate-Fixed Term at Michigan State University in EAST LANSING, Michigan

Job Description:

Job no: 784596

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: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary

The successful candidate will work on an NSF-funded project to assess the connections between genetic interactions, environments, and phenotypes in Arabidopsis thaliana. The specific goals of the project are to 1) predict genetic interactions specific to environmental contexts and 2) perform experimental studies to generate data for building models and validating computational predictions. The duties will include performing experiments to quantify genetic interactions between Arabidopsis genes under different temperature regimes and participating in the development of machine learning prediction models. This position offers a unique opportunity to interact with both computational scientists and experimental biologists, gain experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students, participate in career development workshops and related events on campus, and disseminate findings in national meetings and in public outreach events.

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 -Cellular or molecular biology, plant biology

Minimum Requirements

• A Ph.D. in cellular or molecular biology, plant biology, or related field


• Experience with phenomics studies in Arabidopsis or other plant models


• Experience with analysis of omics data is desired


• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to be an effective team player in a collaborative environment


• An interest in using computational approaches to address biological questions

Desired Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Strong organization, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Required Application Materials

• A letter of intent explaining why the candidate is suitable for the position


• CV with information about educational background, publications, teaching experience, awards and/or grants, outreach experience, contact information for at least three referees, and any other information the candidate finds relevant.

Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Special Instructions

The appointment is for one year with possible extension dependent on performance. To apply, please submit, as a single PDF file, a two-page letter-of-intent outlining your research interests, career goals, and fit with the position, and a CV including the names of three referees.

Review of Applications Begins On

06/20/2022

Website

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

MSU Statement

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Advertised: Jun 6, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 6, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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