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Research Associate-Fixed Term

Physics-Astronomy 10032666

Faculty/Academic Staff

Research Associate-Fixed Term

  • East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • Physics-Astronomy 10032666
  • Area of Interest: Research/Scientific
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
  • Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff
  • Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

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  • Faculty/Academic Staff
  • Opening on: Nov 4 2024
  • Closing at: Nov 4 2026 - 23:55 EST
  • Salary Commensurate with Experience
  • College Of Natural Science
  • 1000864
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Position Summary

The Lapidus and Feig labs at Michigan State University have an open Research Associate (postdoctoral) position for interdisciplinary research on protein interactions in a cellular environment.  The position is primarily experimental but will also use computation to characterize the effects of crowding on biomolecular dynamics, stability, and diffusive properties. 

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 -physics, biophysics, biochemistry or related field

Minimum Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD in physics, biophysics, biochemistry or related field and experience in one or more of the following: optical spectroscopy, molecular biology and computational biology and an enthusiasm to learn new skills.

Required Application Materials

Interested applicants can apply for this job at http://careers.msu.edu position #### and include a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for 3 referees.

Special Instructions

More information about the labs can be found at the Lisa J Lapidus website and https://feig.bch.msu.edu/.  Review of the applications will begin on November 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.  Contact Lisa Lapidus at lapidus@msu.edu with any questions about the position. 

Review of Applications Begins On

11/15/2024

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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