Postdoctoral Associate - Pandey Lab
DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTERSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Posted January 28, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is a nonprofit research institute founded in 1998 that advances plant science to improve human health, food security, and environmental sustainability. Its interdisciplinary research spans phenotyping, genomics, bioimaging, and metabolic systems, while its education and outreach programs train the next generation of scientists and engage the public. The Center leverages partnerships with federal agencies, the Gates Foundation, and private donors to position the St. Louis region as a global hub for plant science innovation. By integrating cutting‑edge data science, synthetic biology, and agtech entrepreneurship, it delivers solutions that enhance crop resilience, bioenergy, and ecosystem health.
Job Description
The Pandey Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate to study signaling and development pathways in mosses and vascular plants.
Requirements
- Ability to handle multidisciplinary projects in a time-efficient manner
- Ability to direct one’s own research efforts as well as to critique project strategy
- Effective design and assembly of experiments/ research projects
- Ability to demonstrate project leadership and guidance for other research associates or graduate students as necessary
- Effective communication in both written and oral form
- Demonstrated collaboration skills
- Highly motivated, goal-oriented individual who can work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment
- Effective communication skills and ability to produce high-quality manuscripts
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
