RESEARCH TECHNICIAN POSITION: PLANT EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS/GENOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
A full-time technician is available early 2010 in the laboratory of Regina Baucom in the Dept of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. General research in the laboratory centers on projects concerning adaptation to environmental stresses in morning glory species and other weedy plants, as well as metagenomics and plant comparative genomics. Duties will include working at the Universitys main campus in Cincinnati, OH and a nearby field research site. A one year commitment is desired, and preference will be given to a candidate who can commit to a second year. The technician will be responsible for basic lab and greenhouse set-up and maintenance, the maintenance of large field and greenhouse experiments, and performing molecular genetics studies. While programming experience is desired (either perl or C), proficiency in a programming language is not required, although comfort with performing basic blasts at the command line and a willingness to learn further informatics techniques is necessary. Basic molecular techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR and cloning are also desired. Ideally, the candidate should have a BA or BS in biology, genetics, horticulture or plant sciences, previous experience performing independent research, the ability to work well in a group environment, and the willingness to supervise undergraduates. The position is ideal for a highly motivated person interested in gaining field and laboratory skills prior to starting graduate school or other work in the life sciences. While I cannot accept official applications until this position is created at the University level, if this would be a position in which you might be interested, please email a CV, a cover letter of qualifications and interests, and the names and contact information of three references to regina.bau...@uc.edu. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at the above email. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2010 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes benefits.
