Research technician at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine Station, in Pacific Grove, CA. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator the technician will assist with research related to genetic characterization of populations of marine vertebrates and invertebrates in the context of ongoing research into marine conservation and management. Duties include:
• Collecting larvae and adult specimens of marine species. This may involve some travel within California and into Oregon and possibly Washington. • Extracting DNA and documenting genetic variation. This will include processing samples in the lab for DNA extraction and sequencing as well as entering, managing, and analyzing the resulting data. This will require the use (or development) of many research skills using a variety of molecular genetic tools. These include, but are not limited to DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA sequencing. • Field monitoring of multiple sites in central California. • Animal care including aquarium maintenance and routine care and feeding of marine species (primarily invertebrates). • Laboratory maintenance including maintaining the lab and taking responsibility for ordering some of the general supplies. There is potential for extension of the technician position to other research projects as well as the possibility of co-authorship of at least one resulting publication. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will be highly organized, have attention to detail, be able to work as an independent part of a team, have a basic understanding of and facility with standard computer software programs, and have practical experience with a variety of standard molecular tools (for example, DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, etc). In addition to these basic requirements, we desire an applicant with an interest in marine ecosystems and their ecological functioning. Please submit a c/v and a few words on why you're interested in the position to krbarr AT stanford.edu and spalumbi AT stanford.edu.
