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Michigan State University Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Natural Science
Department:Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cns 10032098
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:47484.00
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Full Time (90-100%), Fixed Term Academic Staff, Research/Scientific, Non-Union
Position Summary
MSU Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is seeking a Research Associate to conduct research on engineering of terpene biosynthesis in heterologous production hosts. The research associate will join the Bjoern Hamberger lab team.
Duties include generation of constructs for transient heterologous expression and evaluation of terpene biosynthetic pathways; analysis of transgenic lines by GC- and LC-MS.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Plant Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, o
Minimum Requirements
PhD in Plant Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field. Excellent communication; strong molecular biology or plant biochemistry skills.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in metabolic engineering and heterologous expression with focus on transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana for functional screening and stable generation of yeast lines for production, is preferred.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter stating research interests, CV, and contact information for three references.
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin upon posting and continue until the position is filled.
Review of Applications Begins On
09/03/2019
Website
https://bmb.natsci.msu.edu/faculty/bjoern-hamberger/
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised:Aug 19, 2019Eastern Daylight Time