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Research Associate-Fixed Term

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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Plant Soil And Microbial Sciences 40000781
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly

Position Summary

Short-term(6 month) full-time fully remote postdoctoral research position available. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing population-level amplicon sequencing data and writing manuscripts related to grape powdery mildew. Candidate will function collaboratively as part of a multi-state/institution SCRI project, and be responsible for presenting research updates to colleagues and stakeholders at annual project meeting. Successful candidate should have experience using command line sequence analysis software and analyzing next generation sequencing data. Knowledge of population genetic analyses is a plus.

 

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 -Plant Biology/Genetics or related discipline

Minimum Requirements

Successful candidate should have experience using command line sequence analysis software and analyzing next generation sequencing data. Knowledge of population genetic analyses is a plus.

 

Desired Qualifications

Successful candidate should have experience using command line sequence analysis software and analyzing next generation sequencing data. Knowledge of population genetic analyses is a plus.

 

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter 

CV

Three Professional References

 

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Special Instructions

Contact Rachel Naegele (naegeler@msu.edu)

Review of Applications Begins On

12/07/2022

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

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