Laboratory technician position (research associate I) Mercer lab at Ohio State University Plant evolutionary ecology in agricultural systems Applications accepted April 4-12
I am seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a full-time lab technician (Research Associate I) position in a newly established lab at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. The successful candidate will work on projects related to the evolutionary ecology of agricultural plants -- both weedy and cultivated.
In particular, my lab focuses on the evolutionary impacts of crop-wild hybridization in sunflower as it relates to risk assessment for transgenic crops and the effects of climate change on crop genetic resources in the US and Mexico. Both projects involve a combination of molecular and quantitative genetic approaches with lab, greenhouse, and field components. The successful candidate will assist in design of studies; coordinate and conduct experiments; collect and maintain data and records; execute data organization and relevant statistical analyses (including regression and analysis of variance) to prepare research manuscripts for publication; perform literature searches and assemble reviews of relevant topics for preparation of grant proposals or manuscripts; provide general supervision to undergraduate students and hourly student employees; and support research performed by graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
The required characteristics of a successful candidate include an MS degree in Biology, Agronomy, or a related field; the ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and practical knowledge in the conduct of biological science research; experience working with plants in the field or greenhouse; ability to work independently on all aspects of research; experience performing statistical analysis; excellent written and oral communication skills; and considerable experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Desirable characteristics include prior experience as a laboratory technician in a biological research lab; experience running statistical analyses on SAS; experience with molecular genetic analysis; and willingness to travel in the US and Mexico. The position would start as soon as possible.
To apply, submit an on-line application through the Ohio State University jobs website (<http://jobs.osu.edu/>http://jobs.osu.edu/). The position will be posted from April 4 April 12. During that period, you can search for the position on the website using requisition number 344324. In addition to the standard application form, please include a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position, as well as a resume or CV.
Kristin Mercer Assistant Professor The Ohio State University Department of Horticulture and Crop Science 310D Kottman Hall 2021 Coffey Road Columbus, OH 43210 Office: (614) 247-6394 Lab: (614) 247-8626 (341 Kottman) Fax: (614) 292-7162 email: mercer...@osu.edu
