https://jobs.plantae.org Latest Plantae Jobs Jobs Sat, 16 May 2026 10:48:54 Z https://jobs.plantae.org/jobs/rss/22270761/postdoctoral-associate-in-systems-biology-coruzzi-lab https://jobs.plantae.org/jobs/rss/22270761/postdoctoral-associate-in-systems-biology-coruzzi-lab New York, New York, Description The Coruzzi Lab is currently accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position at NYU’s Center for Genomics and Systems Biology. Plant Systems Biology @ The Coruzzi lab:  https://coruzzilab.bio.nyu.edu The Coruzzi lab at NYU’s Center for Genomics & Systems Biology has an open position for a highly motivated and independent individual to work as a Postdoctoral Associate. This position is for a post-PhD trainee preparing for a research scientist career path – with a future in Academe or Biotech. The position will provide a transition to career independence through the development of professional skills; supervision by senior scientist incorporating individual development plan in support of training goals and those of faculty mentor; and publication of research findings/scholarship during postdoc appointment period. Overview:  A major goal of systems biology is to model gene regulatory networks to accurately predict causal interactions between transcription factors (TF) and target genes. Our lab focus is on predictively modeling and validating gene regulatory networks involved in nitrogen (N) use in plants including the model Arabidopsis and crops, including maize and rice. We use time-series transcriptome N-response data and machine learning to learn causal networks using machine learning approaches. For high through put validation, we are using a plant cell-based assay called TARGET scaled up to cover TFs spanning all TF families in Arabidopsis, maize and rice. We aim to identify the master transcription factors in such networks that control NUE/WUE in plants, with a focus on ones conserved across genotypes within species and also across species. We follow-up with validation in planta including green house and field studies. Location:  NYU’s Center for Genomics and Systems Biology is located at 12 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10003, in the historic and vibrant Greenwich Village in downtown Manhattan. NYU is one of the world’s leading research universities and its Center for Genomics and Systems Biology is housed in a new, state-of-the-art facility with 27 faculty members who study Genomics and Systems Biology across all kingdoms of life. For more information on NYUs Genome Center, please go to http://cgsb.as.nyu.edu In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is 65-70K, depending on experience/expertise. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Qualifications The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. and have skills and experience in both Genomics and Bioinformatics. The position will require both experimental and computational skills for the generation and analysis of NextGen datasets – including RNA-Seq, Chip-Seq and Atac-seq and others. Computational proficiency in R, Perl, Python, or other programming language are strongly preferred. This position also includes training in the writing of grant applications and reports, paper writing and communicating our work in conferences and meetings. Application Instructions Please upload your application materials via Interfolio. Include the following items: 1) CV including a list of publications; 2) a cover letter; 3) three reference letters emailed to gloria.coruzzi@nyu.edu. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Apply Now Equal Employment Opportunity Statement For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR:  www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement  NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability Qualifications The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. and have skills and experience in both Genomics and Bioinformatics. The position will require both experimental and computational skills for the generation and analysis of NextGen datasets – including RNA-Seq, Chip-Seq and Atac-seq and others. Computational proficiency in R, Perl, Python, or other programming language are strongly preferred. This position also includes training in the writing of grant applications and reports, paper writing and communicating our work in conferences and meetings. n compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is 65-70K, depending on experience/expertise. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:24:03 -0400 https://jobs.plantae.org/jobs/rss/22270632/senior-research-assistant-lab-manager-plant-resilience-research https://jobs.plantae.org/jobs/rss/22270632/senior-research-assistant-lab-manager-plant-resilience-research East Lansing, Michigan, Position Summary We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic research assistant to work in the lab of Dr. Sue Rhee, a leader in plant resilience research at Michigan State University (Lansing, MI). The Rhee lab combines computational and experimental approaches to reveal molecular mechanisms underlying adaptive strategies in plants ( https://www.rheelab.org/ ). The successful candidate will support collaborative projects related to molecular and cell biology and collaborative, international, and transdisciplinary projects, in addition to carrying out lab management and supervisory duties.  Responsibilities    Research activities (45%)   Oversee and participate in experimental biology research projects in the Rhee lab in cell and molecular biology  Manage microscopes in the lab as well as train and support lab scientists on various cell biology and microscopy techniques including live imaging using confocal microscopy  Train and support lab members on standard and emerging molecular biology techniques and methods  Develop techniques for collecting, interpreting and analyzing research data   Collaborate and coordinate experiments with multiple labs and multidisciplinary teams   Independently conduct experiments  Maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes  Write publications  Present ongoing work to colleagues and conferences   Participate in grant writing to fund the related projects  Lab management (25%)  Maintain organization of research material and lab space   Support general lab operation by negotiating with vendors, placing and receiving orders of supplies and equipment   Manage lab inventories and record databases   Maintain lab stock of consumables and reagents including stock monitoring  Work with the administrative managers to ensure expenses are being appropriately charged to accounts and track expense levels to ensure research expenses stay within awarded grants  Set up new instruments and develop user instructions   Manage and execute equipment maintenance and material repairs/replacement ensuring they are functional and work efficiently  Develop standard protocols and procedures, make modifications to existing procedures and protocols if needed   Manage laboratory software and user licenses   Apply, maintain, and ensure compliance for material transfer agreements (MTA) and permits Update calendars, google drive, rosters and email lists  Take notes and record zoom meetings  Serve as a point of contact, can receive calls outside routine work hours for lab emergencies and address them  Assist coordinators and managers for events  Supervision, hiring, training and mentoring (20%)   Coordinate mentorship and training for students, research assistants and support staff in basic molecular, cellular, and plant biology techniques  Assist scientists and provide training and guidance for standard lab procedures   Provide advice and information on laboratory H&S, risk assessments and other control measures as appropriate   Serve as a technical resource and source of lab knowledge for wet-lab experiments and personnel  Provide recommendations and guidelines on experimental design, research direction, data analysis, imaging and microscopy work, and assist in brainstorming and planning future research projects   Foster a creative and diverse research environment    Write and/or contribute to recommendation letters  Coordinate wet-lab research projects and personnel within the Rhee lab and center level grants to ensure research milestones are achieved  Serve as a lab representative for recruiting research personnel   New hire onboarding Train incoming personnel in best practices for recording data, organizing reagents and materials, and maintaining records  Give general lab and safety induction to new staff   Identify the hiring department and college, assigned HR contact, and search committee members Draft the job description and coordinate with HR to post the position Advertise the position in partnership with the PRI Communications team Coordinate and schedule initial and full interviews, including Zoom logistics and candidate communications Track applications, evaluations, approvals, and committee feedback throughout the process Support HR during the hiring stage, including reference checks, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination Supervise support staff, support and maintain probation, interim, and annual evaluation processes, promote training and developmental opportunities Other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties within this job classification (10%) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability for independent and critical thinking, creativity, strong written/verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, be able to coordinate between people from diverse fields, and have enthusiasm for learning and mastering new techniques. Additionally, the candidate is expected to help mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the lab and should have strong previous experience in mentoring and/or training students in a research laboratory setting.   The job requires someone who is diplomatic, proactive, highly organized with a good judgment and common sense, attentive to details, excellent at record keeping and problem-solving, with good time management and workload prioritization skills, able to manage multiple and competing priorities, work well with students, have strong skills in coordinating researchers, communicate effectively across disciplines, and have a strong commitment to a culturally diverse, inclusive, and evolving workplace.  This is an off-dated position, with initial assignment for one year from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal. Minimum Requirements Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through completion of one or two years of post-bachelor degree work, such as a Master's in Plant biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Living Imaging in the specific field of research employment; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research methodologies, writing reports , supervision, software, data interpretation and handling in area related to research being performed in lab experience and a broad expertise in experimental approaches in molecular biology and engineering (cloning, recombinant DNA technology, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing), cell culture, cell and tissue fixation, embedding and sectioning, plant transformation, imaging and microscopy (light, fluorescence, confocal microscopy, electron microscopy).; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Desired Qualifications Ph. D in plant biology (or a related field; molecular biology, cell biology, or live imaging) and Ph.D. degree level and years of experience in position duties and research area are preferred. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:40:52 -0400