Position Summary
The Haus Lab in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University is hiring a postdoctoral research associate to lead a new organic dry bean research identifying major limitations of organic dry bean production at various stages and developing improved management practices. Organic dry beans are an important source of plant-based iron and protein, but production is limited by a number of environmental stressors. Our projects aim to mitigate production losses using inherent, but poorly understood plant traits. The successful candidate will lead research projects using fundamental, applied, and extension approaches. The successful applicant should also have strong writing and communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research team. Completion of a PhD degree program in Plant Science, Horticulture, or other closely related field; related work experience performing basic research techniques specific to the area...