Job postings Research Associate-Fixed Term Back to search results Apply now Job no: 986518 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources Department:Horticulture Anr 10002410 Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience Location: East Lansing Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union Position Summary The Haus Lab in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University is hiring a postdoctoralresearch associateto lead a new organic dry bean research identifying major limitations of organic dry bean production at various stages and developing improved management practices. Organic dry beans are an important source of plant-based iron and protein, but production is limited by a number of environmental stressors. Our projects aim to mitigate production losses using inherent, but poorly understood plant traits. The successful candidate will lead research projects using fundamental, applied, and extension approaches. The successful applicant should also have strong writing and communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research team. Completion of a PhD degree program in Plant Science, Horticulture, or other closely related field; related work experience performing basic research techniques specific to the area of research employment such as: field research, farmer surveys, disease evaluation, plant hybridizations, microscopy, seed nutrition, root architecture, or image analysis. Training is available on site. 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 -Plant Science or closely related field Minimum Requirements + Doctorate in plant science or closely related field Desired Qualifications + Expertise or proficiency in: + Plant breeding and genetics + Production of organic or sustainable dry beans + Evaluation of end use quality traits + Identification and evaluation of dry bean disease + Extension/outreach with growers + Plant and seed nutrition + Ability to work both independently and within a team + Eagerness to learn and tackle new problems Required Application Materials + Curriculum Vitae + Cover Letter + A letter of interest describing research experience and interests (2-page max). + Contact information for three professional references Review of Applications Begins On 10/07/2024 Summary of Physical Demands Lifting at most 4 hours a day for 2-4 weeks during field season, otherwise sporadically no more than 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling a cart occasionally no more than 700 feet with a load no more than 200 lbs. Summary of Health Risks Occasional driving of university vehicles that do not require a commercial driver's license.Working in noisy areas, exposure to chemicals used in a basic traditional molecular biology laboratory. Website hrt.msu.edu Department 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. 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. Advertised: Sep 5, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time