Postdoctoral Research Associate (Job Code: OGL-LC, posted 06/15/09)
The Ocean Genome Legacy Laboratory for Marine Genomic Research (www.oglf.org)
seeks a
postdoctoral research associate to investigate lignocellulose degradation by
wood boring marine
bivalves of the family Teredinidae (shipworms) and their bacterial
endosymbionts. The successful
candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in genomics, proteomics, and
bioinformatics
and must have excellent laboratory skills in molecular biology and
microbiology. Knowledge of
microscopy and enzymology of lignocellulose degradation is also desirable. OGL
seeks an
employee with excellent organizational, communication and laboratory skills,
who pays strong
attention to detail and has the desire and ability to work well in a
collaborative group setting. The
position is available immediately and offers exciting opportunities for broad
research training,
publication, competitive salary and benefits, and the potential for advancement
within a new
academically oriented non-profit research institution. Applicants should submit
a cover letter,
resume, list of publications, and contact information for at least three
references by email to
care...@oglf.org (referencing job code OGL-LC in the subject line) or by
regular mail to the
address below.
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Research Assistants - Full and Part Time (Job Codes: OGL-FTRA09 and OGL-PTRA09,
posted
06/23/09)
The Ocean Genome Legacy Laboratory for Marine Genomic Research (www.oglf.org)
seeks
research assistants to aid with all aspects of operation of the Ocean Genome
Resource DNA
repository and its associated research projects. The successful candidates will
have experience
and general knowledge of collection management, basic techniques of molecular
biology and
microbiology (e.g., DNA extraction and handling, gel electrophoresis, PCR
amplification, cloning,
sterile technique, bacterial cultivation techniques, etc.), and excellent
computer and data
management skills. Experience and knowledge of protein biochemistry is also
desirable. Full- and
part-time positions are available immediately.
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Administrative Assistant - Part Time (Job Codes: OGL-AA, posted 06/24/09)
The Ocean Genome Legacy Laboratory for Marine Genomic Research (www.oglf.org)
seeks a part-
time administrative assistant to aid in general operations, including editing
and formatting an
online quarterly newsletter using web forms, summarizing and distributing
monthly and quarterly
financial reports using QuickBooks and Excel, processing incoming donations and
sending out
acknowledgements, coordinating shipment and receipt of genomic sample deposits,
and assisting
with various administrative functions, such as maintaining meeting schedules,
entering data,
electronic and paper filing, copying, and ordering supplies. The successful
candidate will be
detail-oriented, accurate, and efficient with a working knowledge of web forms
and the ability to
navigate the Web, proficiency in MS Office and QuickBooks, a basic
understanding of accounting
principles, and 1-2 years administrative experience. This position will start
at 5-10 hours a week
and is available immediately. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume,
list of publications,
and contact information for at least three references by email to
care...@oglf.org (referencing job
code OGL-AA in the subject line) or by regular mail to the address below.
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Ocean Genome Legacy, Inc. is a publically supported non-profit research
organization dedicated
to exploration, description, documentation, and preservation of the genomic
diversity of the
oceans. Located on the campus of New England Biolabs in Ipswich, MA, OGL is an
equal
opportunity employer that receives support from the National Science
Foundation, the Department
of Energy, and the National Institutes of Health.
Please direct all inquiries to:
Daniel L. Distel, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Ocean Genome Legacy
240 County Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938
care...@oglf.org
http://www.oglf.org/