Central Midwest HERC

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.

To learn more about the Allen Lab, visit our webpage.

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

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About Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri is a not-for-profit research institute. Scientists at the Center are engaged in research that strives to enhance the nutritional content of plants, increase agricultural production to create a sustainable food supply, reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizer, develop new and sustainable biofuels, and generate scientific ideas and technologies that will contribute to the economic growth of the St. Louis region. The Danforth Center currently employs nearly 200 individuals. Of these, two-thirds are scientists / scientific staff and approximately 90 hold PhDs. The Danforth Center has a strong international presence and commitment. Scientists from more than 20 different countries work at the Danforth Center and the Center has developed collaborations with educational and research institutes in Africa, China and India.

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