POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts is
seeking applicants for a full-time Research Assistant I/II in the
Josephine Bay Paul Center in Comparative Molecular Biology and
Evolution (www.mbl.edu/baypaul).
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primarily responsible for the molecular biology aspects of an
examination of global gene expression throughout the life cycle of
the important human pathogen Giardia lamblia, using Serial Analysis
of Gene Expression (SAGE; www.sagenet.org);
Close collaboration with the ongoing Giardia lamblia Genome Project
(www.mbl.edu/Giardia);
Involves genome annotation efforts, analysis of gene expression
patterns, and evolutionary analysis of this ancient eukaryote;
As a member of the lab of Andrew McArthur at the JBPC
(www.mbl.edu/baypaul/mcarthur) the successful candidate will
additionally participate in projects involving molecular evolution,
computational biology, and molecular systematics of a variety of
organisms.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Requirements: A BSc or MSc in molecular cell biology, plus
familiarity with eukaryotic cell organization and function. Must be
a skilled molecular biologist and be familiar with as many of the
following as possible: DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA construction,
restriction digests, PCR, RT-PCR, cloning and plasmid preparation,
DNA sequencing. As part of professional development, this position
will provide thorough training in high-throughput DNA sequencing and
genomics. Additional interest in computational biology or
bioinformatics, particularly in regards to genomics and
phylogenetics, is desirable but thorough training will be provided if
needed. Must be a clear communicator as the project involves
collaboration with the lab of Frances Gillin at the University of
California at San Diego
(http://medicine.ucsd.edu/id/Faculty/gillin.html).
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Until a suitable candidate is identified.
TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, the
names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references.
Please send materials to: Marine Biological Laboratory, Attn: Human
Resources reference code [RAI/II GLG AM], 7 MBL Street, Woods Hole,
MA 02543-1015; telephone 508 289-7422; email: resume at mbl.edu
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking workplace
Josephine Bay Paul Center
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1015
U.S.A.
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