Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
The Plant Resilience Institute (PRI) at Michigan State University invites applications for up to two Postdoctoral Fellowships in plant resilience. The PRI is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary institute whose mission is to enhance plant resilience to environmental challenges including extremes in weather and climate change ( ). We aim to generate cross-disciplinary foundational and translational plant research to stabilize the productivity and enhance the quality of food and energy crops while minimizing input and protecting the environment. The positions are for up to three years, which are subject to renewal after each year.
We encourage applications from candidates in any early-career stage, from finishing PhD students to current postdoctoral scholars. Successful applications will propose future research that brings together existing strengths in the PRI with the applicant's own research background/interests to expand the PRI research portfolio
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, Soil, Microbial Sci or Related
Minimum Requirements
PhD in a field related to plant, soil, microbial sciences, ecology, or bioinformatics/genomics.
Required Application Materials
Cover Letter (include Faculty Lab(s) you are interested in working in)
CV
Past and Future Research Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
2 publications, preprints, manuscripts giving a representation of your work
Names and contact information for Three Professional References
Special Instructions
Contact Dr. Sarah Lebeis () for additional information about position and indication of which labs you would be interested in working in
Review of Applications Begins On
09/15/2023
Website
https://plantresilience.msu.edu/
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.