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Position Summary

The goal is to improve photosynthetic carbon fixation in crop plants by making them more resilient to elevated temperatures, specifically aiming to understand, develop and ultimately modify, key temperature-sensitive steps in the Calvin-Benson cycle. In the process, we will exploit the fast growing and easily modifiable eukaryotic alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii for the characterization of these temperature-resistant modified proteins, before they are being transferred to crop plants.

This position provides the unique opportunity to engage in the scientific and scholarly advancement at an internationally renowned research institution. By taking charge of independent research questions, and by collaborating with and supervising other researchers, the candidate will contribute meaningfully to the laboratory’s and research community’s accomplishment and collaborative culture. The candidate will design and perform research, apply for independent funding, acquire and analyze data, prepare results for publication and contribute to the general laboratory maintenance and organization. In the process, the candidate will work with other academic and technical staff, and train undergraduate and graduate students.

The ideal candidate has previous experience on the directed evolution of proteins as this is a key component of our proposed work and is enthusiastic about working in a collaborative research environment. Previous research involving photosynthetic organisms and algal research techniques is desired, as well as a basic understanding of photosynthetic eukaryotes.

Equal 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 -Biology, Plant Biology, or related field

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Plant Biology, Biology or a related field.  The ideal candidate has previous experience on the directed evolution of proteins as this is a key component of our proposed work and is enthusiastic about working in a collaborative research environment.

Desired Qualifications

Previous research involving photosynthetic organisms and algal research techniques is desired, as well as a basic understanding of photosynthetic eukaryotes.

Together-we-will Statement

Review of Applications Begins On

06/09/2022

Website

https://prl.natsci.msu.edu/

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