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: $30,000 to $35,000 annually depending on
qualifications, plus benefits.
Start date: Earliest possible start date is May 15 2010, later start
dates are possible.
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:
danbolnick from mail.utexas.edu
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
HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Dr. Daniel I. Bolnick
Early Career Scientist
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Associate Professor
Section of Integrative Biology
One University Station C0930
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 78712
512-471-2824
fax 512-471-3878
danbolnick from mail.utexas.eduhttps://webspace.utexas.edu/dib73/TheBolnickLab/Home.html
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