Qureos Mentor

Michigan State University

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div>East Lansing, Michigan, United States
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Plant Soil And Microbial Sciences 40000781
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Area of Interest: Agriculture
</div> <div></div><div>Area of Interest: Education/Training
</div> <div></div><div>Area of Interest: Research/Scientific</div></ul><div></div><div><div><b><br>
</b></div>
 </div></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Faculty/Academic Staff
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Opening on: Oct 24 2025
</div> <div></div><div>Closing at: Oct 24 2027 - 23:55 EDT
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Salary Commensurate with Experience
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
</div> <div></div><div>1088574
</div></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><b>
</b></div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary</b></h3>
<p>
The Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences at Michigan State University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the MSU Dry Bean Breeding Program. The successful candidate will lead research focused on enhancing resistance to root rot diseases in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), integrating advanced breeding, genomics, and phenotyping approaches. This position is funded through a Multistate Research Committee and McIntire-Stennis project aimed at developing improved germplasm and high-throughput screening tools for root rot resistance.</p>
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Key Responsibilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Breeding and Germplasm Evaluation: Screen MSU backcross populations and new germplasm under high root rot disease pressure in Michigan field environments</li>
<li>Conduct greenhouse and field trials, including inoculation and disease severity scoring. Genetic Mapping and Marker Development</li>
<li>Develop and refine genetic mapping populations leveraging pre-breeding germplasm.</li>
<li>Perform genotyping and quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis to identify genomic regions associated with root rot resistance</li>
<li>Develop and validate molecular markers (e.g., KASP) for marker-assisted selection. High-Throughput Phenotyping</li>
<li> Adapt and implement image-based phenotyping pipelines (e.g., RootDS/PlantCV) for root disease severity assessment.</li>
<li> Design and optimize imaging systems for field and greenhouse applications.</li>
<li>Data Analysis and Dissemination: Conduct statistical and genomic analyses using R, Python, and bioinformatics tools. Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific conferences.</li>
<li>Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including plant breeders, pathologists, and computational biologists</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></h3>
<p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Degree</b></h3>
<p>
Doctorate -Plant Breeding, Genetics, Plant Pathology</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Requirements</b></h3>
<ul><li>Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Plant Pathology, or a related field</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in plant breeding, quantitative genetics, or molecular marker development.</li>
<li>Strong written and oral communication skills</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desired Qualifications</b></h3>
<ul><li>Experience with root phenotyping and/or image analysis pipelines</li>
<li>Familiarity with dry bean breeding systems</li>
<li>Knowledge of soilborne pathogens and disease resistance breeding</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Application Materials</b></h3>
<p>
CV</p>
<p>
Cover Letter</p>
<p>
Name and Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Special Instructions</b></h3>
<div>
Please reach out to Dr. Hoyos-Villegas (<p><b>hoyosval@msu.edu</b></p>) for additional information about the job</div><br>
<p></p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Review of Applications Begins On</b></h3>
<p>
10/31/2025</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Website</b></h3>
<p>
https://www.canr.msu.edu/psm/</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
MSU Statement</b></h3>
<p>
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.</p></div></div></div></div>

Research Associate-Fixed Term

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div>East Lansing, Michigan, United States
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Educational Administration 10014014
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Full Time/Part Time: On-Call
</div> <div></div><div>Remote Work: Remote-Friendly
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Support Staff
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Opening on: Oct 24 2025
</div> <div></div><div>Closing at: Oct 31 2025 - 23:55 EDT
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>05
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Pay Commensurate with Experience
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>College Of Education
</div> <div></div><div>1089659
</div></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><b>
</b></div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary(Basic Job Function)</b></h3>
<p>
This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Unit Position Summary</b></h3>
<p>
The candidate will serve as a qualitative researcher responsible for supporting interviews and focus groups; managing recruitment, consent, and IRB compliance; organizing and cleaning qualitative datasets; coding and conducting thematic analyses; and synthesizing findings into briefs, manuscripts, and conference presentations. The role includes coordinating site logistics across Georgia and collaborating with the PI and team to integrate qualitative findings with broader project strands.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></h3>
<p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Work Hours</b></h3>
<p>
ON-CALL</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Remote Work Statement</b></h3>
<p>
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.</p></div></div></div></div>

Professional Aide

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div>East Lansing, Michigan, United States
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Physiology Natural Science 10032668
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Area of Interest: Education/Training
</div> <div></div><div>Area of Interest: Research/Scientific
</div> <div></div><div>Full Time/Part Time: 1/2 Time (50-64.9%)</div></ul><div></div><div><div><b><br>
</b></div>
 </div></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Faculty/Academic Staff
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Opening on: Oct 24 2025
</div> <div></div><div>Closing at: Oct 24 2027 - 23:55 EDT
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Salary Commensurate with Experience
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>College Of Natural Science
</div> <div></div><div>1090565
</div></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><b>
</b></div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary</b></h3>
<p>
The Department of Physiology is seeking Assistant Instructors to assist faculty in undergraduate physiology and/or neuroscience courses for the Spring 2026 semester. Renewal may be possible based on department teaching needs, funding, and performance. The primary focus of this position is to assist faculty with courses within the undergraduate physiology and/or neuroscience program. The successful applicants' duties could include in-class instruction of students (laboratory or classroom), conducting recitations sessions, assisting faculty in student evaluations and assessments, meeting with students outside of class and/or contributing to curriculum development; the exact responsibilities will depend on the course assignment. The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, possess strong organizational skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty. These Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term positions are funded for one semester only. The Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term position is a monthly payroll position at 50% (part-time). If offered this position, the candidate cannot work on two different payroll types at MSU such as working as a professional aide that is paid bi-weekly. The duties to be performed by this position requires regular in-person presence in East Lansing, MI and it is not remote-only compatible. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.</p><br>
<p>
Position is planned to recur every Spring Semester</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></h3>
<p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Degree</b></h3>
<p>
Bachelors -Physiology, Neuroscience, or related field</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Desired Degree</b></h3>
<p>
Masters -Neuroscience</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Requirements</b></h3>
<div>
<ul><li><p>A Bachelors degree in Physiology, Neuroscience, or related field is required and must be completed by the start date.</p>
</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</p>
</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Experience with learning management systems such as D2L, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom.</p>
</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Physiology and/or Neuroscience content knowledge.</p>
</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Experience working in a team.</p>
</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li><p>The position requires an individual with extensive knowledge of systems physiology and/ or neuroscience, demonstrated success as a student in biological sciences, neuroscience, and/or laboratory courses, and excellent communication skills.</p></li></ul><br>
</div>
<p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desired Qualifications</b></h3>
<div>
<ul><li><p>Master's degree in Neuroscience</p>
</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Experience in active learning classrooms and assisting with undergraduate courses in physiology, neuroscience, or a related field</p>
</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Application Materials</b></h3>
<div>
<ul><li><p>CV</p>
</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Cover letter including a paragraph describing your interest in the position and how it would fit with your short and long-term goals, as well as how your prior experience would prepare you for the job</p>
</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Contact information of three (3) professional or academic references</p>
</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Special Instructions</b></h3>
<div>
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, complete the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities contact form here: <p><b>https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/form/contact</b></p>. Michigan State University is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Review of Applications Begins On</b></h3>
<p>
10/31/2025</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Website</b></h3>
<p>
https://physiology.natsci.msu.edu/#:~:te</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Department Statement</b></h3>
<div>
<p>The Department of Physiology and Division of Pathology Division have significant teaching and research missions. The position works with a global community of internationally recognized scholars from diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and backgrounds; two large undergraduate majors (Physiology and Neuroscience) with approximately 1,200 majors combined; the Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology (MCIP) graduate program, popularly combined with professional degrees (MD, DO, DVM); and vibrant research programs in areas such as cancer biology, cardiac pathophysiology, diabetes and obesity, gastrointestinal health and disease, immunity and tissue inflammation, musculoskeletal diseases, molecular metabolism and disease, and neuroscience. The discipline of physiology is uniquely positioned among the biomedical sciences to span the gulf between exploring the most fundamental aspects of biology and the most practical and applied problems of human and animal health. Faculty in the Physiology Department at Michigan State University work to understand how the vast array of molecular and cellular events successfully integrate to define the phenomenon of human existence.</p></div><div><br>
<p>
</p></div><div><p>The Physiology Department Mission:</p>
</div>
<div><ul><li><p>Identify factors and molecules that promote health and disease.</p>
</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Understand mechanisms of disease progression.</p>
</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Improve overall human and animal health through identification of novel therapeutic targets and treatments.</p>
</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Train future scientists in state-of-the-art physiology concepts &amp; approaches.</p></li></ul></div><br>
<div>
</div><p></p><br>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MSU Statement</b></h3>
<p>
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.</p></div></div></div></div>

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