Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
A Postdoctoral Scholar position is available in our Shiu Lab at Michigan State University, as part of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC, www.glbrc.org).
We seek a motivated candidate to join our lab to maximize switchgrass productivity. The research will focus on determining the physiological and genetic mechanisms of switchgrass overwinter survival, as well as optimizing switchgrass yields and biomass quality. The postdoctoral researcher will accomplish the above goals through collecting and analyzing switchgrass multi-omics and trait data with computational approaches, particularly machine learning and related artificial intelligence (AI) methods to establish trait prediction models. In addition, the postdoctoral scholar will interpret the modeling results with explainable AI to identify underlying genetic mechanisms and candidate genes important for switchgrass resilience, biomass, and yields.* *
*Job responsibilities *
The candidate will be responsible to:
- Oversee data collection and analysis
- Interpret and report results in lab meetings, symposiums, posters, and publications
- Mentor junior scientists and students in scientific research
- Develop ideas for new, future research directions
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
Terminal -PhD in plant computational biology or closely related field.
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in plant computational biology or closely related field.
- Demonstrated research experiences in plant computational biology and the use of machine learning and related AI approaches, particularly explainable AI
- Strong written and oral communication skills to collaborate and communicate effectively with a team of researchers from diverse scientific backgrounds.
- Publications demonstrating expertise in plant computational biology
- Publications demonstrating the use of machine learning and related AI approaches, particularly explainable AI
- Publications demonstrating experiences in analyzing multi-omics data and their integration
Required Application Materials
A current CV, cover letter/letter of interest (2 pages max), and contact details for 3 professional references.
Special Instructions
At GLBRC, we strive to provide holistic and well-rounded experience to our postdoctoral researchers, and we recognize the importance of supporting their professional development needs to ensure their successful transition to the career of their choosing. To complement the scientific training received in their lab, postdocs at GLBRC can:
- Attend and present at scientific research symposiums and/or conferences.
- Access cross-discipline research environments and training opportunities within GLBRC and cross-BRCs.
- Benefit from integrated career and professional development support.
- Participate in Outreach and Community Engagement opportunities.
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. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches.
Professional Misconduct Review
A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to