Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term East Lansing, Michigan, United States Plant Soil And Microbial Sciences 40000781 Area of Interest: Agriculture Area of Interest: Education/Training Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Mar 30 2026 Closing at: Mar 30 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary
Commensurate with Experience College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources 1119158 Position Summary The Topp Lab at Michigan State University is recruiting multiple postdoctoral researchers across complementary areas of root biology, phenomics, and translational crop science. The lab is jointly affiliated with the Departments of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences and Plant Biology, and the Plant Resilience Institute. Our
mission is: To enhance sustainable crop production and ecosystem services through the rational design and deployment of more efficient root systems. The lab integrates high-throughput phenotyping, advanced imaging, quantitative genetics, gene editing, and large-scale field experimentation to connect root system architecture to whole-plant performance and ecosystem outcomes. We seek creative, collaborative scientists
to join the following track: Computational, Quantitative, and Predictive Modeling of Root Systems. This position emphasizes integration of phenomics and other -omics data into predictive frameworks. Research areas may include: Structural–functional modeling of root system architecture. Phenomics data integration and high-dimensional trait analysis. Predictive breeding and quantitative genetic modeling. Machine
learning approaches to genotype–phenotype–environment interactions. Scaling root traits to agroecosystem processes Ideal candidates will have strong quantitative or computational backgrounds in bioinformatics, breeding, quantitative genetics, modeling, statistics, or related disciplines. Postdoctoral scholars in the Topp Lab are expected to: Lead innovative, high-impact research aligned with the lab’s mission.
Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals. Collaborate across disciplines and institutions. Mentor graduate students, undergraduates, and technical staff. Develop fellowship and independent funding proposals as part of their professional development We value intellectual boldness, rigorous quantitative thinking, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture through inclusive and
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