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Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral (Research Associate) position available in plant biochemistry at Michigan State University in the laboratory of Dr. Peter K. Lundquist. We study the function and formation of plastoglobule lipid droplets of chloroplasts which are highly relevant to plant stress responses and play an active role in membrane remodeling and numerous lipid metabolic pathways.
Our recent results have demonstrated that the members of the ABC1K atypical protein kinase family are active protein kinases with unique regulatory features (doi: 10.1016/j.jbc.2022.101762). We are now initiating a five-year project to systematically investigate the functions and substrates of each the six ABC1K protein kinases of plastoglobules. The incumbent will develop expertise with in vitro kinase assays, phosphoproteomics, and other biochemical, microscopic, and genetic techniques towards this end. The post-doc Research Associate will be responsible for designing and performing experiments, analyzing data, participating in manuscript and grant preparation, overseeing and training other lab personnel. Candidates with demonstrated experience in molecular biology and protein biochemistry are particularly encouraged to apply. The position will be initially for an appointment of one-year, renewable annually, contingent upon satisfactory performance.
Michigan State University is one of the premier global plant science research institutes featuring over 150 plant-science faculty carrying out cutting-edge research. State-of-the-art laboratory, greenhouse, growth chamber, and field-based facilities are available, including a suite of award-winning core facilities. Our lab is also a part of the interdepartmental Plant Resilience Institute, which offers many additional opportunities for networking, leadership, career development, technical training, and collaboration. The PI is committed to high quality mentoring and support for the career development of lab members.
Submit your application at the CAREERS @ MSU website under job ID 933017. Consideration will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Lundquist Lab employs a number of inter-disciplinary approaches to explore fundamental questions of plastoglobule lipid droplets of plant chloroplasts such as their functions in plastid metabolism, stress perception and tolerance, their mechanism(s) of formation/biogenesis, and the regulation of their morphology. We expect this work will lead to important knowledge to be harnessed for improving the productivity and nutritional quality of crops through enhanced stress tolerance, photosynthetic performance, nutritive value, and by the application of metabolic channeling for production of high value compounds and biofuels.