The Pandey Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate to study signaling and development pathways in mosses and vascular plants. The position requires a strong background in moss molecular genetics, cell biology and phenotyping. Experience with high throughput data analysis is also required.

Postdocs in the lab are encouraged to develop independent research concepts supported by fellowship and grant applications. More information about the ongoing work in the Pandey Lab can be found at website link and publications link.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to handle multidisciplinary projects in a time-efficient manner
• Ability to direct one’s own research efforts as well as to critique project strategy
• Effective design and assembly of experiments/ research projects
• Ability to demonstrate project leadership and guidance for other research associates or graduate students as necessary
• Effective communication in both written and oral form
• Demonstrated collaboration skills

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Highly motivated, goal-oriented individual who can work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment
• Effective communication skills and ability to produce high-quality manuscripts
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship

Submission:

• Cover letter clearly describing career goals and experience
• CV and sample publication
• Contact information of three professional references

About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center:

Founded in 1998, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus of food, energy and the environment to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where they exist around the world. The Centers work is funded through competitive grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is proudly an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Danforth Center are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is our policy that the Danforth Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin and status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact Human Resources, at 314-587-1033 for further assistance.

Education:

• Ph.D. in relevant research area.

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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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