Research technician position at Rice University, Houston, TX I am seeking a research technician to join my lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Rice University (Houston, TX). A Bachelors degree in Biology or relevant sub-discipline is required. The technician will be responsible for managing ecological experiments involving plants and insects in the laboratory, greenhouse, and field. The appointment will be 40 hours/week, and this may include weekends or holidays as experiments demand. The technician will supervise undergraduates working in the lab, so strong communication skills and leadership abilities are essential.
This position is ideal for a recent college graduate considering graduate school in ecology and evolution and looking to gain more experience. The technician will be involved in all stages of the research process, will be encouraged to develop independent projects related to research in the lab (http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~tm9/), and will have opportunities to co-author papers. Desirable experience and skills: - ability to work and solve problems independently (required) - previous research experience with plants and / or insects - strong quantitative skills, including experimental design, statistics, and mathematics - programming skills (ideally R) - GIS knowledge - basic molecular techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis) To apply, please submit the following to tom.mil...@rice.edu: (1) a statement (no longer than one page) describing your scientific background, your interest in the position, and how it relates to your long-term career goals, (2) CV, and (3) contact information (name, institution, email, and phone) for two references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis (open immediately), but no later than March 15, 2012. The position could start as soon as mid-April but start dates in late spring or summer are also possible. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please contact me (tom.mil...@rice.edu) if you would like additional information.
