Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Weiming Lab in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife seeks a postdoctoral research associate to join our research efforts on the technical feasibility of genetic control of sea lamprey. The successful applicant will work as part of an interdisciplinary group focused on identifying target genes and developing genetic techniques suitable for sea lamprey control. We are searching for a colleague to support these efforts through modelling of potential population outcomes associated with genes and techniques of interest. The selected applicant is also expected to formulate and test using simulations new research questions related to population outcomes of potential genetic control within the context of sea lamprey’s complex life cycle, population structures, and ongoing control measures in the Great Lakes. The selected applicant is expected to participate in research discussions and manuscript/report writing with both leading and supporting roles.  

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 -computational biology or a related area

Minimum Requirements

• Expertise in population modeling, genetic control, evolutionary biology, or related topics
• Interest/experience in collaborating researchers from diverse disciplines and academic backgrounds
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Required Application Materials

• CV
• A cover letter describing previous research experience and interest/qualifications in the position
• List of three references, including contact information

Special Instructions

For more information, please contact Dr. Tyler Bucinger (buching6@msu.edu) or Dr. Weiming Li (liweim@msu.edu) and/or visit https://www.lilabmsu.com/.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/04/2025

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.

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/fw/

Department Statement

The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is a vibrant community of scholars comprising 40 core faculty (tenure stream and fixed-term faculty, and academic specialists), 80 graduate and 240 undergraduate students, and 30 research associates. Our Mission is to build local, national, and international capacities to conserve ecosystems that support fish, wildlife, and society through integrated programs in research, education and engagement. We are committed to the integrative nature of natural resources conservation and management, with our expertise ranging from disciplinary areas with a long-standing history in the domain of fisheries and wildlife to those emerging more recently. For more information about the Department, please visit our website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/fw/

Commitment to Creating a Sense of Belonging:

Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi people. The University resides on Land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.

Michigan State University is dedicated to achieving excellence by fostering an environment that welcomes a broad range of perspectives and experiences, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute and thrive. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The CANR is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that academic excellence is achieved through open access and proactive inclusion. 

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.