Salk Institute for Biological Studies
San Diego, CA, USA
Salk's Harnessing Plants Initiative (HPI) program focuses on using plant biology and biochemistry to substantially increase plant derived durable soil and wetlands carbon sequestration and improved soil health through two tracks, CRoPS (CO2 Removal on a Planetary Scale) and CPR (Coastal Plant Restoration). The Sr. Research Scientist performs an integral role in HPI as well as the lab being a senior lab leader, helping to organize and manage research projects, facilitating and carrying out key instructive roles in research projects, and writing and submitting grants in support of HPI, the PI's and lab members' funding initiatives. They serve as a vital nexus between the lab scientists and the PI, with a particular emphasis on supporting grant submissions and management of grant milestones. They will be intimately involved in maintaining lab organization with the lab coordinator, budgeting and ordering, and data storage. They will also be responsible for design...