About the job Research Associate-Fixed Term
Job Title: Research Associate-Fixed Term
Job Location: East Lansing, MI, USA
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level: Internship Position SummaryMichigan State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate that will take an active part in the National Predictive Modeling Tool Initiative (NMPTI) for cotton disease management. The successful applicant will also be actively involved in collaboration with multiple laboratories in the southern Cotton belt including but not limited to processing samples from spore traps, summarizing data, and assisting with model development that may predict disease. The successful applicant will be responsible for processing and analyzing pathogen levels using molecular diagnostics, modeling pathogen epidemics, and writing manuscripts related to target spot and areolate mildew.The position will be located in East Lansing, Michigan and it will be co-directed with Dr. Alejandro Rojas and Dr. Terry SpurlockEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll 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 DegreeDoctorate -Plant pathology or a related fieldMinimum RequirementsPh.D. in Plant pathology or a related field at the commencement of the positionDesired Qualifications
- A background in plant pathology, molecular diagnostics, and preferably epidemiology and management research
- Expertise in long-term ecological data analytics and modeling, and proficiency in statistical analysis
Required Application MaterialsCVCover LetterNames and Contact Information for three (3) Professional ReferencesSpecial InstructionsContact Dr. Alejandro Rojas ( ) for questions regarding the positionReview of Applications Begins On12/16/2024Remote Work StatementMSU 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.WebsiteMSU StatementMichigan 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. Lifelancer ( ) is a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences, Pharma and IT. The platform connects talent with opportunities in pharma, biotech, health sciences, healthtech and IT domains.For more details and to find similar roles, please check out the below Lifelancer link.