Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

MSU Careers Details • East Lansing, MI

2d • Remote

About The Position

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Scholar position focused on Soybean Genetics and Breeding. This role involves managing large-scale genomic analyses, developing genomic resources, conducting wet-lab research, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position requires preparing technical reports, scientific presentations, and peer-reviewed publications, as well as contributing to grant proposal development. Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment and conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews for all applicants.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Plant Genetics, Plant Breeding, Genomics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of three years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting independent research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting large-scale biological datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing research projects and delivering results within established timelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prepare high-quality manuscripts, reports, grant applications, and scientific presentations.
• Strong publication record in genetics, genomics, plant breeding, bioinformatics, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage large-scale genomic analyses, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS), population genetics, and structural variation analyses.
• Contribute to the development of genomic resources, including high-density genotype datasets, SNP arrays, structural variation catalogs, and breeder selected beneficial alleles.
• Conduct wet-lab research activities, as needed to support project objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including molecular biologist, breeders, bioinformaticians, and computational biologists.
• Prepare technical reports, quarterly and annual project updates, scientific presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Contribute to grant proposal development and other funding initiatives.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree