A Postdoctoral Researcher position is currently available in the laboratory of Dr. Charles T. Anderson, Associate Professor of Biology, at The Pennsylvania State University. The successful candidate will perform research in the Anderson Lab as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary project to develop and test strategies for producing edible foods from the inedible parts of plants after major disasters. The Anderson Lab uses molecular genetics, cell biology, biochemical analysis, and advanced microscopy to study the biosynthesis and dynamics of plant cell walls, with the goal of informing efforts to produce environmentally sustainable food, materials, and energy. Minimum requirements for the position include:

• Ph.D. in plant biology, biochemistry, food science, cell and molecular biology, or closely related field

• Expertise in several of the following techniques: carbohydrate biochemistry, enzymology of lignocellulose-degrading enzymes, plant genetics, microscopy, and/or computational image analysis, as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Ability to plan, execute, interpret, summarize, and trouble-shoot research projects

• Ability to collaborate effectively with members of an interdisciplinary research team

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills

• Knowledge of and adherence to the ethical practice of science

Applicants must include a cover letter that summarizes relevant experience and specific reasons for interest in the position, along with a CV that includes contact information for three references (name, position, telephone number, and e-mail address). Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of one-year renewal periods thereafter.

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