Position Summary

The Nano-Biosensors Lab in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, is seeking a Research Associate (Postdoctoral researcher) with a multidisciplinary background in nanotechnology, biosensors, microbiology (especially viruses), and animal diseases.

The position is an off-dated position for one year with the possibility of a second-year extension based on funding and performance. The position will start immediately.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement the project on developing and validating nano-biosensing techniques to identify and detect viruses and profile their phenotypic characteristics
• Plan and execute research studies as assigned
• Collect and analyze data
• Prepare high-quality and high-impact manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed
• journals
• Secure and maintain extramural funding
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students

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

Terminal -Ph.D. in Biosystems/Biological/Bio Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genomics

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biosystems/Biological/Bio Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genomics
• Evidence of scientific excellence and productivity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Desired Qualifications

• Research experience in biosensor development, detection of infectious diseases in animal and clinical samples, phenotypic profiling of pathogens

Required Application Materials

Interested applicants should send (1) cover letter, (2) CV including a complete list of publications, and (3) the names and contact information of three professional references directly to Dr. Evangelyn Alocilja, alocilja@msu.edu.

Special Instructions

For more information, please contact Dr. Evangelyn Alocilja, alocilja@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

06/08/2026

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/bae/

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