This position will elucidate how plants build, remodel, and store lipids and to apply synthetic biology to engineer oilseed crops for high-value seed oils (food, biofuels, and oleochemicals) and improved stress resilience. The fellow will lead projects at the interface of lipid biochemistry, genetics, and synthetic biology—leveraging multi-omics, metabolic-flux analyses, enzyme biochemistry, transgenics/CRISPR, and studies of stress-induced membrane remodeling. We offer structured career development, including grant-writing training, mentorship opportunities, an Individual Development Plan, cross-lab collaboration, and professional networking.
We actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
This position is On-site.
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This position is eligible for sponsorship
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Applications close on: September 25th, 2025
$48,212 - $55,000 annually
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