Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term East Lansing, Michigan, United States Horticulture Anr 10002410 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: Sep 8 2026 Closing at: Sep 8 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources 1163430 Working/Functional
Title Postdoctoral Scholar Fixed-Term in the Barry Lab. Position Summary A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University to work with Dr. Cornelius Barry (https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/dr_cornelius_barry) and Dr. Kevin Walker (https://www.chemistry.msu.edu/faculty-research/faculty-members/walker-kevin.aspx) on a collaborative project to elucidate
alkaloid biosynthesis pathways in the Solanaceae (potato) family. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable for up to a total of four years dependent on performance and availability of funding. We are seeking a highly motivated scientist with demonstrated expertise in plant biochemistry and metabolomics. Applicants should have a strong interest in plant specialized metabolism, excellent problem solving and
analytical skills, be detail oriented, and possess strong organizational capabilities. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team to design and lead experiments, perform data analysis, present data to scientific audiences, contribute to reports, and co-write manuscripts. Some mentoring and supervision of undergraduate researchers may be required. MSU is a Land Grant Institution
located in East Lansing, Michigan with a vibrant and highly collaborative plant sciences community and over 150 faculty engaged in basic and applied research. Researchers have access to state-of-the-art facilities and numerous opportunities exist for postdoctoral scholars to enhance their training and professional development. As an institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed to providing a
safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches. Professional Misconduct Review A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this
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