Post Doctoral Fellow

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments in biochemistry, metabolomics, and molecular biology.
• Maintain precise records of research findings and analyze data statistically.
• Write reports as required and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Communicate findings and present research at professional meetings.
• Mentor others and work collaboratively in the lab to learn and aid in other projects.
• Perform other lab and research duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology, plant biology or related fields.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Able to organize, multitask time efficiently, and work independently and collaboratively.
  • Able to use integrated methods for data analysis and think quantitatively.
  • Write effectively and have good communication skills.
  • Have prior research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and plant biology.
  • Familiarity with mass spectrometry and metabolomic analyses is critical.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Community Information

The University of Missouri, St. Louis is a metropolitan, public research and teaching institution consistently recognized for strong academic programs across disciplines and is considered a driver of the St. Louis economy. Supported by nearly 700 faculty across nine schools and colleges. The University is a Tier 1 institution, is ranked first in Missouri and ranked in top 75 schools nationally for “Social Mobility” and is a long-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. The University is ranked among the nation’s Best Colleges for educating our Veterans. The University is focused on advancing inclusive prosperity for all our students. The University serves over 15,000 students annually and the mission of the university is to serve the diverse needs of students in the state’s largest metropolitan community. As such, education is focused on both traditional and nontraditional students, student retention, providing academic supports, and graduation of the most diverse college-educated work force of any university in the state. Graduates reside in all 50 states and throughout the world, but most graduates live, work, lead, and contribute to the diverse, economic local economy. Alumni contribute $13.4 billion annually in economic impact to the state of Missouri, including Fortune 1000 companies and by leading large corporations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.