* Laboratory Manager Position in Symbiosis Research* The Ant Symbiosis Laboratory at the University of Texas at Tyler is seeking a laboratory manager to work on a NSF-funded project on ant- fungal interactions in North American Trachymyrmex ants.
Responsibilities: oversee laboratory operations; assist with experiments, data collection, data management, collection of ant colonies from nearby and remote field sites and maintenance of colonies in the laboratory. This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Salary would be commensurate with experience. Qualifications: BS or MS in biology, entomology or related field, preferably with experience and/or interest in ants, molecular and microbial ecology, mycology, experimentation and bioinformatics. Start Date: Preferably 15 January 2017 but negotiable. Appointment would be for one year initially, which may be renewed for up to two additional years. Application Deadline: Please send letter of interest, names of 2-3 individuals who could write a letter of reference and CV to Jon Seal, University of Texas at Tyler ([email protected]) by October 15, 2016. Part of the University of Texas System, UT Tyler is located in northeastern Texas at the ecotone between two state and federally designated ecoregions, southeastern pine forests (the ‘Piney Woods’) and post oak savannas. As a result, the area contains a mixture of eastern, western and southern species. We have a number of field sites established nearby and many others within driving distance in central and southeastern Texas. Additional field sites are in Florida and Arizona. Tyler has a regional airport, and is approximately a 90 minute drive to either Dallas, Texas or Shreveport, Louisiana. Departmental strengths include bioinformatics, microbial and molecular ecology, aquatic ecology, conservation biology, genomics and landscape ecology. Please see full departmental requirements and details at:http://www.uttyler.edu/biology/. Dr. Jon Seal Department of Biology 3900 University Blvd. Tyler, TX 75799 Office: (903)565-7126 Lab: (903)565-7151 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.uttyler.edu/biology/research/seal/index.php
