A Research Coordinator/Laboratory Manager position is available in Susan Kalisz’s lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. We are eager to fill this position as soon as possible.
Research in the Kalisz lab spans the fields of plant ecology, evolution, genomics and conservation, with a focus on how species interactions and mating system influence population evolution and demography and species diversification. Topics range from population genomics, pollination ecology and invasion ecology to the role of enemies and mutualists on plant populations (https://kaliszlab.weebly.com/). The Research Coordinator/Lab Manager will be expected to participate in the planning and execution of lab, growth chamber, greenhouse and field experiments, including planting and growing experimental plant populations, data collection and record keeping, image analysis, graph and figure construction, preliminary statistical analysis in R and database management. The coordinator/manager will be responsible for ordering supplies and equipment, the maintenance and upkeep of biological equipment and tools, and managing the lab supplies inventory and seed collection. The coordinator/manager will also assist in supporting, training and supervising undergraduate researchers. The ability to maintain an organized laboratory notebook is necessary for this position. Experience with large scale, complex controlled experiments is highly preferred. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field and three years of laboratory experience or equivalent. Apply online at: https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobdetail.ftl?job=18000001RC&tz=GMT-05%3A00 Send your [1] resume, [2] cover letter briefly summarizing your interests and experiences, and [3] the contact information of three references to Susan Kalisz at skal...@utk.edu. Questions should be directed to Susan Kalisz.
