Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

Position Summary The goal of this project is to study the dynamic recruitment of the HR factors to DNA breaks, determine repair kinetics, and to analyze competition with the NHEJ pathway in living cells, using an established collection of human cancer cell lines expressing HaloTagged HR factors from their endogenous loci. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. ### Required Degree Doctorate -Quantitative Cell Biology or related field ### Minimum Requirements The candidate should have completed their PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics or a related field. ### Desired Qualifications Candidates should have a strong track record of research productivity from their graduate training and be highly motivated to independently execute their research project. Experience in cell culture, DNA damage repair, advanced fluorescence microscopy methods, genome editing, computational data analysis, and single-molecule approaches would be very beneficial but are not required. ### Required Application Materials - Cover Letter - Updated CV ### Special Instructions Review of application will begin on Feb 19, 2027, and will continue until the position is filled. ### Review of Applications Begins On 02/19/2027 ### Summary of Health Risks Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions. ### Website https://iq.msu.edu/jens-schmidt/ ### MSU Statement 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.