Research Associate-Fixed Term
About The Position
The Lowry Lab at Michigan State University is searching for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct molecular and physiological experiments to understand the causes of genetic variation in cold acclimation and freezing tolerance in the bioenergy crop switchgrass. This work builds on prior research by our group, which found that locally adapted switchgrass induces cold acclimation at higher temperatures and gains much greater freezing tolerance as a result of acclimation. The successful candidate will coordinate their efforts with our ongoing breeding program and transgenic research to improve cold tolerance in high-yielding southern germplasm.
Requirements
- PhD in a field of the Biological Sciences.
- Greater than five years of experience working with plants.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience conducting cold acclimation and freezing tolerance experiments.
- Expertise in plant physiology and/or molecular plant biology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
