DDPSC – Postdoctoral Associate Burch-Smith Lab

Job Details

Job Location:

Saint Louis - Saint Louis, MO 63132

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

The Burch-Smith lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, MO is seeking a postdoctoral associate beginning immediately. We are seeking a motivated, creative and independent scientist to join our dynamic and diverse research lab. The Burch-Smith lab is a plant molecular and cellular biology lab that studies intra- and intercellular communication in plants. The postdoc hired through this advertisement will research intercellular communication in sorghum grown under field conditions using a combination of molecular biology and advanced imaging techniques.

This project is part of a larger DOE-funded project, and the selected candidate will have the opportunity to engage with labs with expertise in plant physiology, epigenetics and genomics.

• Training in cutting-edge plant microscopy techniques including volume EM
• Opportunities for inter-disciplinary training
• Start-of-the-art equipment for plant science
• Excellent scientific environment
• Opportunities for professional development and networking

• Conduct research projects in a timely manner, with the expectation of meeting deadlines
• Direct own research efforts and critique project goals and approaches
• Effectively design and assemble projects and collaborations
• Critique and troubleshoot experimental procedures and outcomes independently
• Communicate effectively in both written and oral media
• Contribute to research proposals
• Mentor and supervise junior scientists, e.g. grad students, undergraduates
• Lead efforts in disseminating research results
• Take advantage of opportunities for professional development

• Demonstrated expertise in light or electron microscopy
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a scientific team
• Evidence of effective communication skills and ability to produce high-quality manuscripts
• Live the Danforth Center values:
  Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship

• Ph.D. in Molecular or Cell Biology or related field

• Submit an on-line application
• A cover letter describing their interest in research and academic background and motivation for applying for this position
• A current CV that includes published papers, papers in press and preprints
• Full contact information of at least two references including one from the thesis advisor or most recent supervisor.