Aloha! The University of Hawaii, Manoa and USDA-ARS Pacific Basin
Agricultural Research Center have funding for a highly experienced
technician in the area of population genetics/phylogenomics/molecular
systematics. This position is currently posted at the University of
Hawaii, 0078996T and closes on October 31st, 2017
(http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/Jobs/NAdvert/27762/4598809/1/postdate/desc).
This research project is focused on analyzing populations of tephritid
fruit fly species using genome-wide analysis techniques towards marker
discovery and developing assays for determination of source populations.
The duties include but are not limited to: high throughput extraction of
DNA/RNA; generation of NGS libraries (DNA, RNAseq, ddRAD, etc) for
Illumina, single molecule (e.g. PacBio/Nanopore), and linked-read (e.g.
10x Genomics) sequencing; and traditional genotyping (e.g. TaqMan
assays) etc. A strong background in wetlab techniques in population
genetics and phylogenetics or genomics is required, including high-
throughput sequencing library preparation. Additional tasks may include
assisting in microinjections for functional genomic studies
(CRISPR/RNAi), assisting in maintenance of fruit fly colonies and
performing experimental crosses, laboratory maintenance, etc. Knowledge
of linux/unix, scripting, and light programming in some language is
preferred but not required. We have in-house automated laboratory
equipment for nucleic acid extraction and library prep as well as HPC
computing resources and a very active research program. Salary starts at
~$42,000/yr with benefits, hired through the University of Hawaii at
Manoa, and the job will be stationed at the USDA-ARS Pacific Basin
Agricultural Research Center in Hilo, Hawaii (on the Big Island of
Hawaii). Appointment is for 1 year, with extension annually, based on
performance and funding. Currently, at least 2 years of funding is
available. Master’s degree or undergraduate with extensive experience is
required.
To learn more about our research program, you can view:
https://youtu.be/dU2kFhI6bYI
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Scott Geib at
scott.g...@ars.usda.gov. To apply, complete and submit an application
package following instruction at
http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/Jobs/NAdvert/27762/4598809/1/postdate/desc
before the October 31st closing date
