Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
Postdoctoral researcher (Research Associate) positions funded by NSF and NIH are available in Dr. Polly Hsu's laboratory at Michigan State University (Hsu lab, https://sites.google.com/view/polly-hsu-lab) to investigate translational regulation in Arabidopsis and crops. Candidates interested in RNA biology and translational regulation are encouraged to apply.
Recent publications: Wu et al. 2024, The Plant Cell (PMID: 38000896). Wu et al. 2024, The Plant Cell (PMID: 37437121).
Description of duties:
- 90% Research -- design, perform, and document experiments, ex. generate/characterize Arabidopsis mutants and transgenic plants, large-scale DNA/RNA/protein-extraction, PCR, qRT-PCR, western blot, RNA-seq/Ribo-seq library constructions, and prepare manuscripts for publication
10% Assist in lab organization and training new lab members (e.g., safety officer duties, assisting in training future Lab members on basic procedures)
Minimum qualifications for the position:
- PhD in Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, or related field
- At least one first-author research article in peer-reviewed plant journals
Solid experience in plant molecular biology
Desired qualifications for the position:
- Experience handling RNA in plants and next-generation sequencing library construction
- Experience working with Arabidopsis
Experience studying mRNA translation or RNA biology
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 -Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, or related field
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, or related field
- At least one first-author research article in peer-reviewed plant journals
- Solid experience in plant molecular biology
Desired Qualifications
Experience handling RNA in plants and next-generation sequencing library construction
Experience working with Arabidopsis
Experience studying mRNA translation or RNA biology
Required Application Materials
Cover letter
CV
Names and contact information for three professional references
Special Instructions
Please send a single PDF containing 1) cover letter summarizing your research experience, career goals, motivation to join the Hsu lab & potential start date, 2) CV, and 3) contact information of three professional references.
Filling two vacancies, posting for applications will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.
Review of Applications Begins On
09/30/2024
Website
https://sites.google.com/view/polly-hsu-lab
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.