Postdoctoral Fellow: Plant Lipid Signaling & Metabolomics

University of Missouri-Saint Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wang Lab at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Danforth Plant Science Center seeks a self-motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to work on lipid signaling in plant stress responses. The projects use multidisciplinary research strategies, including protein-lipid interactomes, metabolite profiling, lipidomics, and multiplex genomic editing.

Working knowledge in mass spectrometry is highly desirable. The appointment will be made initially for two years with the option to renew.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology, plant biology or related fields.
• Experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and plant biology.
• Familiarity with mass spectrometry and metabolomic analyses is critical.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments in biochemistry, metabolomics, and molecular biology.
• Maintain precise records of research findings and analyze data statistically.
• Write reports as required and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Communicate findings and present research at professional meetings.
• Mentor others and work collaboratively in the lab to learn and aid in other projects.
• Other lab and research duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Quantitative analysis

Scientific writing

Effective communication

Education

Ph.D. in biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology, plant biology or related fields

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Job description

The Wang Lab at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Danforth Plant Science Center seeks a self-motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to work on lipid signaling in plant stress responses. The projects use multidisciplinary research strategies, including protein-lipid interactomes, metabolite profiling, lipidomics, and multiplex genomic editing.

Working knowledge in mass spectrometry is highly desirable. The appointment will be made initially for two years with the option to renew.