Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Han Lab at the Michigan State University is looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to carry out the field test of EliteTreeTM transgenic poplars, which are engineered to have accelerated stem growth and increased secondary cell wall formation. The transgenic poplars are in their 2nd-year growth in the field under a 5-year USDA APHIS permit. Successful applicant will join a multi-disciplinary team comprised of researchers in the fields of woody biomass feedstock improvement and products development (e.g., biofuel, briquettes/pellets, lignin products) to pursue research funded by the USDA NIFA STTR program.

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 Physiology, tree biology, or related

Minimum Requirements

Candidate must hold a Ph.D. in plant physiology, tree biology, or a related discipline.

Desired Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidate who has hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques. Previous experience in analyses of transgenic plants (e.g., transgene expression, statistics analyses) is encouraged.  

Required Application Materials

Candidate should submit his/her letter of interest, CV and names of three professional references.

Special Instructions

The position is available as early as June 1st, 2023 and is renewable pending successful performance and funding availability.

For further information, please contact Kyung-Hwan Han (hanky@msu.edu)  with questions related to the position.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/20/2023

Website

hrt.msu.edu

Department Statement

The Han Laboratory, located in the Plant Soil Sciences Building at MSU, is well equipped to carry out the research. In addition to this field test, the research focus areas in the Han Lab are transcriptional regulation of secondary wall formation and the interplay between environmental signaling and secondary cell wall formation. The successful candidate will also have research opportunities to take advantage of the genetic resources from the on-going research in the lab. In addition, MSU offers a highly stimulating research atmosphere with a vibrant plant science community and provides state-of-the-art, well-run core facilities in genomic, proteomic, protein analytical, bioinformatics and imaging technologies.

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.