Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

The Waker lab at Michigan State University has a postdoc position available in a Department of Energy project using chlorophyll fluorescence and gas exchange in a novel experimental design approach to characterize previously uncharacterized genes. The project will be performed in the MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory for an initial one-year appointment, with all intention of further extensions.

All 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.

Doctorate -PhD in Biochemistry, Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics, or a related field.

Experience using chlorophyll fluorescence using PAM fluorometry, data analysis using mathematical models, and comfort with coding to control custom instrumentation.

Experience with gas exchange

Interested applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae with a 1-2 page description of scientific interests and the names of at least 2 referees.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. For additional questions please contact Berkley Walker (berkley@msu.edu).

https://prl.natsci.msu.edu/

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Advertised: Jun 2, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 2, 2028 Eastern Daylight Time

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