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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Plant Soil And Microbial Sciences 40000781
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Education/Training, Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available to conduct research in the ecology lab of Professor Chris Blackwood in the department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences. The research associate will work collaboratively on projects related to our broad interests, including plantfungal and plant-plant interactions belowground, soil carbon sequestration, and mechanisms of community assembly. We are seeking an individual interested in examining the role of species diversity in root contributions to soil carbon and species coexistence. Planned projects will take advantage of collaborations at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center and Kellogg Biological Station Long Term Ecological Research sites, as well as other locations. This position presents a great opportunity to establish new experiments and leverage existing projects, field sites, and datasets. The position will require fieldwork at sites that may involve overnight stays and/or working in adverse conditions, as well as laboratory analyses in molecular barcoding and soil biogeochemistry. The postdoctoral associate will also be responsible for writing publications and communicating effectively with other scientists, students, and the public. MSU has a vibrant research community for postdocs, including many programs for professional development. Additional opportunities include writing grant proposals, outreach activities, and networking with MSU's large community of plant scientists, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists.

MSU is located in East Lansing, MI, which has a very favorable cost-of-living. Salary is commensurate with experience, with medical benefits included. Start date is negotiable, between 10/1/2023 and 2/1/2024 The Blackwood lab is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the scientific community. We therefore strongly encourage applications from candidates from historically excluded groups

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.

Doctorate -Ecology, soil/plant bio, microbiology

• Ph.D. in Ecology, soil, plant biology, microbiology, or a related field Valid drivers license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
• Record of publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Evidence of working independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
• Evidence of skills in experimental design, statistical analysis

• Expertise in molecular analysis and bioinformatics related to barcoding of plant or fungal communities
• Expertise in plant root ecology, mycorrhizae, and soil carbon dynamics
• Evidence of success in project management, research mentoring, and team leadership

Cover Letter describing previous experience and interest in this position

CV

Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Contact Dr. Christopher Blackwood (blackw79@msu.edu) for more information regarding this  position

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

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.

Advertised:Sep 25, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Oct 11, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time