Investigating translational regulation in Arabidopsis and crops Michigan State University in United States

Back to search results Apply now Job no:990755Work type:Faculty/Academic StaffMajor Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural ScienceDepartment: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cns 10032098Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary: Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation:East LansingCategories:Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-UnionPosition 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 fieldAt least one first-author research article in peer-reviewed plant journalsSolid experience in plant molecular biologyDesired qualifications for the position:Experience handling RNA in plants and next-generation sequencing library constructionExperience working with ArabidopsisExperience studying mRNA translation or RNA biologyEqual 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 fieldMinimum Requirements PhD in Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, or related fieldAt least one first-author research article in peer-reviewed plant journalsSolid experience in plant molecular biologyDesired Qualifications Experience handling RNA in plants and next-generation sequencing library constructionExperience working with ArabidopsisExperience studying mRNA translation or RNA biologyRequired Application Materials Cover letterCVNames and contact information for three professional referencesSpecial 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 09/30/2024Website https://sites.google.com/view/polly-hsu-labMSU 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.Advertised:Sep 18, 2024Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:Sep 18, 2026Eastern Daylight Time