A Faculty Research Assistant position in population genetics and genomics is available to work with Dr. Stephen Keller at the Appalachian Laboratory (AL) of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). The focus of the research is on using genetic data to understand the impacts of changing environmental conditions on natural populations, including effects on population size, structure, connectivity, and adaptation (http://skeller.al.umces.edu/).
Duties and responsibilities: This position will focus primarily in the lab on generating molecular genetic data for evolutionary analysis. The position may also involve computational data analyses, growth and maintenance of plants in the greenhouse, ecological field work, ordering of lab supplies and maintaining lab equipment, contributing to manuscript preparation, and assisting undergraduate and graduate students. Qualifications: A B.S. or B.A. in the natural sciences is required by the time of appointment. Candidates should be proficient in standard molecular biology methods such as DNA/RNA extraction, electrophoresis, primer design, PCR, DNA sequencing, genotyping, restriction digests, etc. A positive attitude, excellent organizational skills, and a strong quantitative background are regarded favorably. The position is available starting in late September or early October, and can be filled at either half-time (20hrs/wk) or full-time (40 hrs/wk). An excellent benefits package is available, including health, dental, and retirement. Candidates should apply by emailing a letter of interest, their CV, and contact information for three references to porndo...@umces.edu. The close date for this position advertisement is 7/31/2011. More information about AL, located in the central Appalachian region of western Maryland, can be found at http://www.umces.edu/al. UMCES is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
