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Postdoctoral Scholar - Plant Cell & Developmental Biology
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Position Number: 5817264
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Science - Biology

Postdoctoral Scholar - Plant Cell & Developmental Biology

Job #: 078121
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $60,450 - $65,000
Hours: Determined by supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
The Meyer Lab is seeking a motivated and creative Postdoctoral Scholar to join our team. As a newly established lab in the Department of Biology at Syracuse University, we are dedicated to uncovering and manipulating protein-based mechanisms that organisms use to sense and respond to changes in their environment. To achieve this, we are integrating advanced live-cell imaging with molecular and biochemical approaches to 1) investigate how protein condensation regulates environmentally-driven cellular and developmental processes (e.g. flowering) in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, and 2) explore whether protein condensation represents a broader sensing mechanism across eukaryotes. Research into these topics will enhance our understanding of how eukaryotes perceive and respond to environmental changes and provide insights into the diverse molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying environmental regulation in living systems. This postdoctoral position is fully funded for up to two years. Specific research goals will be developed in collaboration with the principal investigator.

Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Evolutionary Biology, or a related field is required by the time of appointment. Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, evidenced by a solid publication record or significant research accomplishments.

Job Specific Qualifications:
Job specific qualifications:

Experience or a willingness to learn protein purification, molecular cloning, omics approaches, confocal microscopy, and phenotyping plant developmental and physiological responses.
Eagerness to work in a diverse, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Detail-oriented, highly organized in data management, and enthusiastic about presenting research at meetings and conferences.
Excited to explore and develop new research ideas and directions.

Responsibilities:
Major position responsibilities:

Design research projects, execute experiments, and analyze data relating to plant molecular biology, biochemistry and/or evolutionary biology.
Write fellowship proposal and manuscripts. Assist in grant writing.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Attend conferences and workshops.
Participate with duties relating to the intrinsically disordered protein cohort .

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