Keegstra Postdoctoral Researcher: A prestigious postdoctoral researcher position is available at Michigan State University as part of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) under the Keegstra Bioenergy Research Fellowship Program. The position offers the opportunity to explore the impact of newly developed hybrids of bioenergy sorghum on root-soil interactions, soil microbiome, and soil carbon sequestration.
Keegstra Postdoctoral Researcher – Plant and Soil Sciences, Microbiology
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Plant and Soil Sciences, Microbiology
Location: Michigan State University
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctorate in Plant Science, Soil Science, Microbiology, or related field
- Candidates must be within 3 years of PhD graduation, and a PhD must be granted by the start date
Minimum Requirements:
- Strong written and oral communication skills for effective collaboration with a diverse team of researchers
- Track record of publications in quality peer-reviewed journals
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of plant-soil-microbial interactions
- Expertise in stable isotope analyses
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in soil and plant sampling and analyses
- Experience with greenhouse and agricultural field experiments
- Quantitative skills in bioinformatics and/or statistical analyses
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting greenhouse experiments and participating in plant and soil sampling and data collection efforts from field experimental sites.
- Performing measurements and analyses of plant and soil characteristics, and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Performing nucleic acid extractions, sequencing library preparation, and community analysis.
- Reporting the results in publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national/international conferences, as well as GLBRC meetings and events.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply through the Careers @ MSU website (Job posting #970426).
Last Date for Apply: September 15, 2024
