Join The Rhee Lab
We always look forward to adding new members to the team as openings become available. If you are interested in joining our group, please feel free to send an email to Sue Rhee. We encourage and welcome students and postdocs who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, First Generation College, Low Income, LBGTQ+, Veterans, People with Disabilities and all other underrepresented communities in STEM fields.
The Rhee lab will be opening a new branch at the Plant Resilience Institute at Michigan State University (MSU). Dr. Rhee will be affiliated with MSU's Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, and Plant, Soil, and Microbes departments. More information about Dr. Rhee's new position can be found here.
At MSU, we will be hiring a number of new positions. Please watch this space for the new job postings.
The Rhee lab will be opening a new branch at the Plant Resilience Institute at Michigan State University (MSU). Dr. Rhee will be affiliated with MSU's Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, and Plant, Soil, and Microbes departments. More information about Dr. Rhee's new position can be found here.
At MSU, we will be hiring a number of new positions. Please watch this space for the new job postings.
Current Position Openings
Research Technologist I
Link to full posting: https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/research-technologist-i-east-lansing-michigan-united-states-471a9b0c-c242-40fc-9b95-34b468d2e619
The Rhee Lab is seeking applications for a research support position. This position is ideal for post-bachelor degree recipients who want to enter a career in research. The Rhee Labs aim is to uncover the molecular mechanisms of plant adaptation to environmental stresses. Our studies are diverse, ranging from computational modeling of metabolic networks to characterization of novel plant genes with no similarity to any known genes. We work with several organisms (including grasses, cover crops, and desert plants), but much of the labs work centers around the model Arabidopsis thaliana. The Rhee Lab recently embarked on characterizing novel proteins and understanding the process of seed dehydration and rehydration, in which the successful applicant would be a key member. The Rhee Lab believes in the importance of mentorship and scientific storytelling. We believe synergistic interactions are the key to securing funding and publishing exciting papers. Our group is tight-knit, highly interdisciplinary, and fosters a supportive environment where trainees can grow as scientists before taking the next step in their careers. As a member of the Rhee Lab, the successful applicant will be trained in molecular biology techniques, plant-specific transformation techniques, microscopy and computational tools. Additionally the applicant will work closely with several lab members, with opportunities to participate in grant writing, publications, reports and presentations. The successful applicant will also be responsible for some lab management and maintenance duties. As a full-time member of the Rhee Lab, the applicant will meet with Dr. Sue Rhee regularly in a 1-on-1 setting to discuss progress, set targets and receive feedback. They will also contribute to the development, coordination, and execution of outreach activities for K-12, undergraduate, and public audiences.
Rhee Lab is a major contributor to Water and Life Interface Institute (WALII), Plant Resilience Institute (PRI), Plant Cell Atlas (PCA), and Plant Metabolic Network (PMN) outreach initiatives. We are looking for a highly motivated and organized recent graduate with a BS/BA in biology, biochemistry, or related fields. This position is particularly relevant for individuals seeking more laboratory research experience before applying to graduate school. Experience in molecular biology or biochemistry is highly desirable, but no previous plant biology experience is needed
Link to full posting: https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/research-technologist-i-east-lansing-michigan-united-states-471a9b0c-c242-40fc-9b95-34b468d2e619
The Rhee Lab is seeking applications for a research support position. This position is ideal for post-bachelor degree recipients who want to enter a career in research. The Rhee Labs aim is to uncover the molecular mechanisms of plant adaptation to environmental stresses. Our studies are diverse, ranging from computational modeling of metabolic networks to characterization of novel plant genes with no similarity to any known genes. We work with several organisms (including grasses, cover crops, and desert plants), but much of the labs work centers around the model Arabidopsis thaliana. The Rhee Lab recently embarked on characterizing novel proteins and understanding the process of seed dehydration and rehydration, in which the successful applicant would be a key member. The Rhee Lab believes in the importance of mentorship and scientific storytelling. We believe synergistic interactions are the key to securing funding and publishing exciting papers. Our group is tight-knit, highly interdisciplinary, and fosters a supportive environment where trainees can grow as scientists before taking the next step in their careers. As a member of the Rhee Lab, the successful applicant will be trained in molecular biology techniques, plant-specific transformation techniques, microscopy and computational tools. Additionally the applicant will work closely with several lab members, with opportunities to participate in grant writing, publications, reports and presentations. The successful applicant will also be responsible for some lab management and maintenance duties. As a full-time member of the Rhee Lab, the applicant will meet with Dr. Sue Rhee regularly in a 1-on-1 setting to discuss progress, set targets and receive feedback. They will also contribute to the development, coordination, and execution of outreach activities for K-12, undergraduate, and public audiences.
Rhee Lab is a major contributor to Water and Life Interface Institute (WALII), Plant Resilience Institute (PRI), Plant Cell Atlas (PCA), and Plant Metabolic Network (PMN) outreach initiatives. We are looking for a highly motivated and organized recent graduate with a BS/BA in biology, biochemistry, or related fields. This position is particularly relevant for individuals seeking more laboratory research experience before applying to graduate school. Experience in molecular biology or biochemistry is highly desirable, but no previous plant biology experience is needed
Graduate Students
If you are interested in pursuing a PhD in our lab, you will first need to apply to MSU before their deadline (see application portal). We only accept students based on rotations. The admissions programs most aligned with our lab's work and that allow rotations are: Biomolecular Science (BMS): biomolecular.natsci.msu.edu/ and Plant Biology (PLB): https://plantbiology.natsci.msu.edu/graduate-program/application-process.aspx. To find out if our lab might be a good fit for you, it is advised that you reach out to Dr. Rhee ([email protected]) before applying to MSU during summer/early fall. After application submission, you may be asked to interview by zoom or in person. After admission and acceptance, you can request to do a rotation in our lab. After all rotations are finished at the end of the first year, we will discuss to determine if our lab is the right environment for you.
General Summer Internships
The Rhee Lab is welcoming Summer REU applications through WALII. Please find more information here: https://www.walii.science/summer-internship-program.html