Postdoctoral Associate (Full Time) Allen Lab | Donald Danforth Plant Science Center - Military Veterans

The Allen USDA lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in collaboration with others is seeking a graduating PhD student or postdoc to fill a postdoctoral position in the lab focused on seed metabolism and carbon partitioning that leads to enhanced productivity and altered resource partitioning to valued products in plants. The incumbents will learn and perform biochemical measurements to assess seed composition and metabolic flux with isotopic labeling as part of a collaborative multi-investigator grant. Training in plant molecular biology, biochemistry, metabolism and mass spectrometry would be highly beneficial for a motivated learner. Interested candidates should provide a resume, cover letter and names of three references online through the link. The incumbent would be expected to start by Jan 1 or sooner if possible.

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Responsibilities:

Conduct research experiments to assess central carbon, lipid, protein and carbohydrate metabolism using isotopes, mass spectrometry, metabolite analysis, and biochemical assays

Maintain precise records of research findings and the analysis of results

Write reports as required, communicate findings, and prepare manuscripts for publication

Mentor others and work collaboratively in the lab to learn and aid in other projects

Work collaboratively as part of a team, and mentor graduate and/or undergraduate students as appropriate

Present research at professional meetings

Other duties as assigned

Submission:

Cover letter that describes past research experience and future interests within Allen Lab

CV

Contact information for three (3) professional references

apply to https://www.danforthcenter.org/careers/

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Able to organize, multitask time efficiently and work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment

Effective writing and communication skills, meticulous record keeping

Ability to thinking quantitatively and pursue rigorous experiments

Some background with mass spectrometry and a strong desire to advance those skills and become fluent with mass spectrometer instruments

Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship

Qualifications:

Graduating PhD student or current Postdoc

Previous experience with biochemistry/metabolism would be helpful