Assistant Research Professor - Anderson Lab
About The Position
The laboratory of Dr. Anderson at The Pennsylvania State University seeks an Assistant Research Professor who will work as part of a research team focused on understanding the process of lignification in plant cell walls. The successful candidate will design, perform, and analyze genetic, imaging, and biochemical experiments to dissect the redox enzyme-driven and polysaccharide-scaffolded assembly of lignin in plant cell walls; help complete project reports; and draft manuscripts reporting project results. The successful applicant must have the ability to plan, execute, interpret, document, and troubleshoot independent research and to collaborate effectively with other members of an interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will excel at mentoring junior members of the lab, contribute to the writing of manuscripts and new funding proposals, and communicate their science to peers and the public through presentations, writing, and digital formats. Professional development through the acquisition of new skills will be expected, and will be supported through faculty peer mentorship.
Requirements
- Ph.D. focusing on plant cell walls and lignification
- Ability to plan, execute, interpret, document, and troubleshoot independent research
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other members of an interdisciplinary research team
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Ability to excel at mentoring junior members of the lab
- Ability to contribute to the writing of manuscripts and new funding proposals
- Ability to communicate science to peers and the public through presentations, writing, and digital formats
Responsibilities
- Design, perform, and analyze genetic, imaging, and biochemical experiments to dissect the redox enzyme-driven and polysaccharide-scaffolded assembly of lignin in plant cell walls
- Help complete project reports
- Draft manuscripts reporting project results
- Plan, execute, interpret, document, and troubleshoot independent research
- Collaborate effectively with other members of an interdisciplinary research team
- Mentor junior members of the lab
- Contribute to the writing of manuscripts and new funding proposals
- Communicate science to peers and the public through presentations, writing, and digital formats
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
