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 1119159 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: Field Translation and Agroecosystem Function This position focuses on scaling mechanistic discoveries to field performance and ecosystem outcomes. Research areas may include: Large-scale field phenotyping of above- and belowground traits. Root contributions to nitrogen and water use efficiency. Greenhouse gas emissions and soil biogeochemistry. Root-mediated ecosystem services in annual
and perennial cropping systems. Evaluation of edited or selected genotypes under realistic production environments Ideal candidates will have experience in field-based research, crop physiology, soil science, agroecology, or related areas. 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 impactful science. Research Environment and Facilities Michigan
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