A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Shin-Han Shiu in the Department of Plant Biology at Michigan State University (http://shiulab.plantbiology.msu.edu) to study transcriptional regulatory networks, cis-regulatory logic, and their evolution in multi- and unicellular photosynthetic species. The project will focus on identifying the components of, architecture of, and interactions between regulatory networks of abiotic stress responses (e.g. light, CO2, and N-starvation) and chloroplast functions (e.g. amino acid and lipid biosynthesis, chloroplast biogenesis). In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will be involved in experimental validation of regulatory networks using state-of-the-art omics technologies. The project is inherently interdisciplinary and the successful candidate is expected to be involved in both computational and experimental work. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will be encouraged to attend workshops in organizational development and in college education to enhance their training experience.

 

Candidates should have a strong background in (1) computational analysis of gene regulatory data AND/OR (2) experimental studies of gene expression, epigenetic regulation, and functions of transcription factors and their binding sites in any model system. Candidates with a strong computational background should have demonstrated experience (publications, thesis, or meeting abstracts) in scientific programming (any language), analysis of transcriptomics data, and whole-genome and network level study of transcriptional networks. For candidates with mainly an experimental background, demonstrated experience in basic programming (in any language) and large-scale data analysis (e.g. microarray study) is desired.

 

Candidates should send a SINGLE PDF or MS Word file containing (1) a cover letter summarizing research interests (1-2 pages), (2) CV with information on academic/work experience, awards, publications, and names and contact information for 3 references by email to Shin-Han Shiu (shius at msu dot edu). Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Informal inquiries are welcome.