Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary The Small Fruit and Hop Pathology Laboratory at Michigan State University is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join our team. The successful candidate will contribute to research on fungicide resistance and gene expression analysis in fungal pathogens affecting small fruit and hop crops. Key Responsibilities will include:1) Conduct molecular studies to investigate mechanisms of fungicide resistance in fungal pathogens2) perform gene expression analysis to understand pathogen biology and host-pathogen interactions3) utilize bioinformatic tools to analyze genomic and transcriptomic data4) prepare research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific conferences and 5) collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.Required Degree Doctorate -Plant Pathology or Related Field Minimum Requirements PhD in Plant Pathology or Related Field Required Application Materials Resume/CVSpecial Instructions Contact Tim Miles ([email protected]) for questions regarding the position Review of Applications Begins On 01/06/2025Website https://www.canr.msu.edu/psm/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.