Job Description

East Lansing, Michigan, United States Plant Biology Cns 10032114 Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff

Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Nov 19 2025 Closing at: Dec 23 2025 - 23:55 EST Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Natural Science 1095938

Position Summary

The Lowry Lab at Michigan State University is searching for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct molecular and physiological experiments to understand the causes of genetic variation in cold acclimation and freezing tolerance in the bioenergy crop switchgrass. This work builds on prior research by our group, which found that locally adapted switchgrass induces cold acclimation at higher temperatures and gains much greater freezing tolerance as a result of acclimation. The successful candidate will coordinate their efforts with our ongoing breeding program and transgenic research to improve cold tolerance in high-yielding southern germplasm.

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 -Biological Sciences

Minimum Requirements

PhD in a field of the Biological Sciences. Greater than five years of experience working with plants.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience conducting cold acclimation and freezing tolerance experiments. Expertise in plant physiology and/or molecular plant biology.

Required Application Materials

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Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://plantbiology.natsci.msu.edu/

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.