Position Title: Research Technician 1 Employer: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Where: Section of Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX Classification: Full-time Starting Salary: $33,000 to $40,000 annually depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Start date: August 1 or later Duration: Renewable annually depending on performance, with an expected duration of three years.
Job summary: The Bolnick lab in the Section of Integrative Biology at the University of Texas at Austin, is seeking a highly motivated research technician to assist with a study of geographic mosaic coevolution between fish and their macroparasites. Research will focus on documenting geographic variation in parasite communities of the threespine stickleback and corresponding variation in stickleback immunogenetics. For more information on the Bolnick lab, visit: https://webspace.utexas.edu/dib73/Bolnicklab/Bolnicklab.html The research associate will be an employee of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Responsibilities will include: Quantifying parasite incidence and identity in wild-caught fish specimens, measurements of fish morphology and diet, DNA extraction, PCR, and next-gen sequencing. Training will be provided as needed. The technician will have the opportunity to assist with periodic field work on Vancouver Island, Canada, to obtain specimens. The technician may also assist with daily management of the laboratory, including purchasing, equipment maintenance, database management, and animal care. Minimum qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in biology or equivalent field. A strong work ethic, an ability to work independently and meticulously, and good organizational skills. Preferred qualifications: Experience with one or more of the following: fish parasitology, morphometrics, immunology, DNA sequencing, and/or population genetic analyses of DNA sequence data. Ideal candidates would have a Masters degree in an appropriate subfield of biology, including but not limited to evolution, ecology, immunology, parasitology, ichthyology, molecular genetics, or bioinformatics. Experience with field research is also a plus. To apply: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. The application should include: 1) a letter of application with a description of past research experience and education (degree, institution, GPA, courses taken) 2) a curriculum vitae 3) the names of three references The application may be sent via email as a pdf file (preferred) or word file to: [email protected] Or, applications may be sent via mail to: Dr. Daniel Bolnick Section of Integrative Biology One University Station C0930 University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 78712, USA
