Director of the MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory (PRL)

Michigan State University invites applications for the Director of the MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory (PRL) (https://prl.natsci.msu.edu/). This is an open-rank tenured associate or full professor position with tenure appointment in one or more academic departments within the College of Natural Science. The PRL Director will maintain an active research program related to the study of photosynthetic organisms, participate in the formulation and implementation of collaborative research activities, provide scientific leadership, actively foster a unified community, and oversee the administration of the PRL.

Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or equivalent advanced degree in Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or closely related fields and demonstrate a sustained record of achievement in the study of photosynthetic organisms in areas that complement and extend existing research strengths at PRL. Applicants must also demonstrate aptitude for leading scientific and administrative teams in multi-PI grants or new initiatives. Preference will be given to individuals who will support training in and nourish interdisciplinary approaches that address fundamental biological questions relevant to energy capture, conversion, deposition and use in photosynthetic organisms in natural or engineered systems, interpreted broadly.