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Research Associate/Postdoc (Skirycz Lab)

6/20/2024

 
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Institution
Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, MI, USA
Close Date
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Description
The small-molecule regulation group led by Dr. Aleksandra Skirycz at Michigan State University seeks a postdoctoral researcher associate with expertise in plant molecular biology and biochemistry. Experience with untargeted metabolomics and compound identification is a plus. The research associate will lead or contribute to projects focused on the identification and functional characterization of novel small-molecule compounds involved in plant growth and stress tolerance and, more generally, organismal health. The starting point of our research is protein-metabolite interaction networks mapped in the group using an array of biochemical approaches and primarily co-fractionation mass-spectrometry.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
  • PhD degree in plant biology, biochemistry, chemical ecology, or a related field
  • Experience in molecular biology and biochemistry, particularly protein work
  • Experience in working with plants, particularly Arabidopsis
  • Record of publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in analyzing data from multi-omics experiments is a plus
  • Experience in metabolomics is a plus
  • Record of mentoring experience is a plus
  • Attention to detail and good organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

For more information, please contact Dr. Aleksandra Skirycz ([email protected]) with the subject line "Questions about Post-doctoral Position 2024 ".

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Libault Lab)

4/30/2024

 
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Institution
University of Missouri
Location
Columbia, MO, USA
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Description
The Libault lab is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic research team focused on unraveling the intricate dynamics of plant-microbe interactions and evolution. The primary objective of this position is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of selected genes in these interactions and to contribute to the characterization of gene networks and modules. This will involve a combination of experimental work in the laboratory and computational analysis of molecular datasets.

Qualifications
The qualified candidate will have a PhD in the field of plant genomics, plant molecular biology, plant cellular biology, or plant biochemistry by start of the appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following qualifications:
  • Be a persuasive communicator with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Demonstrated durable skills of leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude.
  • Customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the University values.
  • Available for reliable and consistent onsite work.

Plant Single Cell Platform Coordinator (De Rybel Lab)

2/6/2024

 
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Institution
VIB Center for Plant Systems Biology/Ghent University
Location
Ghent, Belgium

Description
A position is available in the plant single cell platform embedded in the De Rybel Lab at the VIB Center for Plant Systems Biology (PSB), Ghent, Belgium. The candidate will strengthen and coordinate our platform to provide single cell applications to internal users at VIB/Ghent University and external collaborators. The candidate will also lead technology development in the area of plant single cell omics, and will be responsible to regularly communicate and present the scientific developments with industrial partners via our Plant Single cell Accelerator program.

Qualifications
  • You are excellent at communication, reporting, and organisation.
  • You have an MSc degree in plant biology or you recently obtained a PhD degree.
  • You are eager to write small grant applications and invest in technology development.
  • You are social and communicative and enjoy working in a dynamic team.
  • You enjoy working with both academic and industrial partners or see this as a fun challenge.
  • Experience and/or a key interest in plant single cell applications is required.

Please contact Bert De Rybel ([email protected]) for more information.

Assistant Professor - Genetics

2/6/2024

 
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Institution
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Location
Amherst, MA, USA
Applications Reviews Starting
March 1, 2024
Close Date
Until filled

Description
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in any area of Eukaryotic Genetics. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vibrant, externally funded research program, effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to service in support of the department and college. Of particular importance, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of the strength that is brought to science through diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility.

Although the search is unrestricted with respect to organism or approach, the successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise using genetic approaches to investigate biological systems and will contribute to the department’s mission through teaching in modern genetics. Research areas of interest include genetic mechanisms of inheritance, the connections between genotype and phenotype, and the genetic basis of eukaryotic development or function. Modern genetic approaches that include genomic methods are welcome. The Biology Department provides an interactive and broad research environment, with faculty whose research spans all levels of biological organization. Faculty members train graduate students through interdepartmental graduate programs in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Neuroscience and Behavior, Plant Biology, and Organismic and Evolutionary Biology.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Biology or a related field with relevant post-doctoral experience. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.

Research Associate (Rhee Lab)

12/18/2023

 
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Institution
Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, MI, USA
Applications Reviews Starting
January 3, 2023
Close Date
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Description
We seek to recruit a highly motivated and skilled researcher with training in molecular biology, plant genetics, or bioengineering. WALII aims to understand how life continues without water (anhydrobiosis) from the molecular to the organismal levels. The project will leverage recent advances in microscopy, genetics, and physiology to investigate dehydration and desiccation tolerance in Arabidopsis (Theme 2). Successful candidates will investigate how molecules, proteins, and pathways regulate dehydration and rehydration in developing and germinating seeds using an interdisciplinary lens, ranging from biophysics to cell biology and organismal development. The selected candidate will work out of the Rhee Lab at Michigan State University.

About the Water and Life Interface Institute (WALII, pronounced “Wally”): WALII studies how life interacts with water, from the molecular to the organismal level, across plants, fungi, and animals. WALII is a virtual institute, with scientists located at nine research facilities across the United States. Working together, WALII team members aim to uncover the rules by which organisms interact with water, exploring four integrated themes: 1) the physical and molecular determinants that allow organisms to survive in the solid state; 2) rehydration responses in desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems; 3) the molecular grammar of desiccation tolerance conferred by intrinsically disordered proteins; and 4) the short- and long-term evolutionary history of desiccation tolerance. WALII team members have diverse expertise, ranging from biophysics to plant biology, and experience with several desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems.

Responsibilities
  • Leading research independently, preparing publications, and presenting research in scientific meetings. 
  • Applying microscopy, genetics, and physiology techniques to investigate dehydration and desiccation tolerance in Arabidopsis. 
  • Working closely with collaborators and lab members. 
  • Contributing to lab-wide chores, to help foster a productive and positive lab environment. 
  • Participating in virtual WALII activities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in any of the following areas: molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, bioengineering.
  • A track record of research productivity and independence.

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor - Plant Science, Human Interface and Manufacturing, Chemistry

11/16/2023

 
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Institution
Northeastern University
Location
Boston, MA, USA
Applications Reviews Starting
October 30, 2023
Close Date
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Description
The College of Science and College of Engineering at Northeastern University invite applications for positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor), beginning in academic year 2024-2025 in the field of plant-human interface, broadly defined. Areas of particular interest in the current search include plant RNA biology, plant biochemistry, plant inter-species interactions, food allergy, pharmaceutical biomanufacturing, metabolic engineering, climate change, and sustainable foods. Primary appointments will be in the College of Science (e.g., Biology or Chemistry and Chemical Biology) or College of Engineering (e.g., Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering), with potential joint appointments in other departments and across Colleges. In the meantime, the successful candidates will also be appointed as members of the newly forming Institute for Plant-Human Interface (IPHI). Appointments will have the opportunity to collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams across the University and will complement existing strengths.

Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, engineering or a related field by the appointment start date. The committee is particularly interested in research areas that include inter-species interactions between plants and other organisms, phytochemical interactions with human neuroimmune systems and microbiome, drug discovery based on medicinal plant natural products, and plant synthetic biology. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including academia and industry.

All applicants should have a strong record of scholarly accomplishment that demonstrates the ability to build a strong research program. Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level should have substantial research productivity and an established history of grant support and academic service. Academic rank at the Associate Professor and Full Professor levels will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching and scholarly excellence. Research excellence is the top-most priority. Depending on the research profile and expertise, a joint or affiliate appointment in another department(s) within the University is possible

Assistant Professor in Plant Biology

11/16/2023

 
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Institution
Purdue University
Location
West Lafayette, IN, USA
Apply By
November 30, 2023 for full consideration
Close Date
Until filled

Description
Two academic-year tenure-track assistant professor positions in Plant Biology are available at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. We invite applications from outstanding basic or translational scientists interested in contributing to the advancement of fundamental or applied plant biology research. Individuals who study biochemical processes in plants, particularly those who are using computational tools in their research, are encouraged to apply. Exceptional candidates working in non-plant systems but with an interest in collaborating with the broader plant community will also be considered. A successful applicant with these interests will be offered a position in the Department of Biochemistry.

We also seek candidates addressing important questions in plant biology; for example, scientists with a focus on plant responses to changing environment or climate, or those who use computational tools and predictive modeling of fundamental processes, are particularly encouraged to apply. Individuals who use molecular, biochemical, genomic, and cell biological approaches in model plant and/or crop systems will be considered for this position. A successful applicant with these interests will be offered a position in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized and extramurally funded research program, interact with diverse faculty, staff and students across campus, and contribute to the teaching mission of their department and the university through classroom, laboratory, or possibly online instruction. The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates will also be expected to function as an active member of the departmental and university faculty and foster a collegial and inclusive environment. The successful candidates will have an opportunity/option to become a member of the Purdue University Center for Plant Biology (CPB), which includes 34 faculty across multiple departments in the College of Agriculture and College of Science.

Qualifications
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, including but not limited to biochemistry, plant sciences, biological sciences, molecular and cell biology, genetics, structural biology, or computational biology. Applicants should have at least two years of post-doctoral experience or its equivalent, a strong publication record, the potential to develop an extramurally funded research program, and a commitment to teaching and hypothesis-driven research. Applicants should indicate in their application their department of greatest interest.

Post-Doctoral Fellow (Dinneny Lab)

11/16/2023

 
Institution
Stanford University
Location
Stanford, CA, USA

Description
The Dinneny Lab at Stanford University is searching for 2 post-doctoral fellows interested in using biodiverse species to understand mechanisms of plant development and environmental adaptation.

Research projects will focus on the following goals: 1) To curate a collection of model systems across flowering plants that can be used by the community to address the physiological and molecular-genetic mechanisms associated with climate change and 2) To utilize gene editing approaches in the Brassicaceae family to explore how genomic context influences the expression of gene functions in a species. 

Candidates that have experience in comparative plant biology or systematics, together with the use of molecular genetic approaches, are most encouraged to apply.

Anyone with an interest should reach out to Dr. Dinneny directly ([email protected]).

Assistant Professor of Botany

10/31/2023

 
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Institution
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Madison, WI, USA
Apply By
December 4, 2023 for full consideration
Close Date
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Anticipated Start Date
August 19, 2024

Description
The Department of Botany at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for up to two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning as soon as Fall 2024 in the broad areas of plant cell and molecular biology or biochemistry. Candidates should be uncovering fundamental plant biological processes, including but not limited to photosynthesis, growth, physiology and development, resilience, biotic interactions or other high impact areas of plant science. Applicants applying state-of-the-art cell and molecular approaches, such as single cell analyses, quantitative imaging, multi-omics, and advanced data science are particularly encouraged. Candidates should have a proven track record of innovation and high impact research and will be expected to build a vigorous, externally-funded research program with an international profile. The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

Responsibilities
The candidate will be expected to conduct cutting-edge scholarly research as well as provide service to the department, college, university and academic community nationally or internationally. The candidate will also perform teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as supervision of graduate research. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of Letters & Science, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to diversity among all aspects of their teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications
PhD in Biology or related field by the start date.

A minimum of 1 year of postdoctoral research by the start of the appointment with an emphasis on plant cell and molecular approaches or related research areas. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Post-Doctoral Fellow (Libault Lab)

10/31/2023

 
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Institution
University of Missouri-Columbia
Location
Columbia, MO, USA
Apply By
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2023
Close Date
Until filled

Description
The University of Missouri-Columbia, Bond Life Sciences Center invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position in plant single-cell computational biology in the Libault Lab. This 12-month (calendar year), full-time (1.0 FTE) special appointment will focus on expertise bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning, and plant genomics. The apportionment is 100% research.

The Libault lab seeks to explore and understand the network of plant genes, and their regulation in response to environmental stress at the single-cell level. These discoveries will lead to the development of new strategies to improve crop characteristics and performance. Therefore, using single-cell-omics datasets, the postdoctoral associate will work on genomics, epigenetics, and/or bioinformatics/computational biology to characterize and functionally validate plant cell-type-specific transcriptional programs, their regulation in response to environmental stresses, and their differential regulation between plant species.

The selected postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to work and develop computational resources to conduct:
  • Comparative analyses of gene expression between crop species.
  • Analyses of plant single-cell-omics datasets, integration of multiomic datasets, transcriptomic trajectories, and prediction of gene networks.

Qualifications
A PhD in plant computational biology/genomics, bioinformatics, machine learning, or a related field is required at the time of hiring.

Candidates will be evaluated on:
  • Prior knowledge and demonstrated expertise in next-generation sequencing data analysis, computational systems biology, and/or data integration, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.
  • A solid knowledge of plant genomics, evolution, gene expression/regulation, and biological networks.
  • Persuasive communicators with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Durable skills such as leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude as well as customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the University's values.
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