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 Remote Work: Remote-Friendly Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Aug 25 2026 Closing at: Aug 25 2028 -
23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources 1153925 Position Summary Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Scholar position focused on soybean genetics, seed composition, functional genomics, and breeding. The position is ideal for candidates interested in cross-disciplinary research that combines molecular biology, crop science, genetics, genomics, and data analysis
for biological discovery and crop genetic improvement. The successful candidate will contribute to research involving soybean gene knockout/KO lines, seed composition traits, and breeding-related trait development. Experience in soybean research, seed biology, functional genomics, field experimentation, and crop improvement is strongly desired. Additional experience in molecular biology, quantitative genetics,
genomics, molecular evolution, legume species, seed biology, primary metabolism, technology development, transgenic biology, genome editing, AI, and large-scale data analysis is desirable. Key Responsibilities Conduct soybean research involving gene knockout/KO lines, mutant populations, and trait validation. Evaluate soybean seed composition traits, including protein, oil, fatty acids, carbohydrates, and other
quality-related components. Design and manage greenhouse, growth chamber, and field experiments. Support soybean breeding activities, including population development, selection, phenotyping, and trait introgression. Analyze genetic, phenotypic, and seed composition data using appropriate statistical and bioinformatics tools. Coordinate sample collection, seed processing, field notes, and laboratory workflows.
Prepare manuscripts, technical reports, grant materials, and presentations. Supervise or train graduate students, technicians, student workers, and visiting scholars as needed. Collaborate with faculty, breeders, molecular biologists, crop scientists, and external partners. As an institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff
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