Full Time Research Lab Tech – Experimental Microbial Evolution
> University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
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> The Zaman Lab (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzeeelab.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6e834b389a7a4473fb3408d7b4763902%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637176292164769640&sdata=PUfk6yG3PXdiYihuLOBgaLDkDLkqu3sQ%2BvSxnXG9fFs%3D&reserved=0) at the University of Michigan is housed in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department and is part of the Center for the Study of Complex Systems. We do a mix of computational and microbial experiments to understand how host-parasite interactions shape the biological world. To test and develop coevolutionary theories in the lab, we use model communities of E. coli and bacteriophage, viruses that specifically infect bacteria.
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> We are looking to hire a full-time research technician to support our work primarily in the wet lab, but computational skills/interests are a definite plus.
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> Note: This is a one (1) year term limited appointment with a start date of approximately April 1, 2020.
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> *Responsibilities*
> 50% – Daily transfers of microbial cultures, developing assays for measuring evolved microbial traits (e.g., growth curves, competition assays, flow cytometry, sequencing), daily maintenance of ongoing experiments.
> 20% – Analysis of results, preparation of figures for publication and presentation, aid in writing for papers and grants.
> 20% – Training of temporary, hourly, and undergraduate students, maintaining lab safety training records, Overseeing undergraduates in basic lab maintenance tasks.
> 10% – General lab maintenance, ordering and inventory of laboratory supplies, managing shared equipment sign up, etc.,
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> *Required Qualifications*
> Associate’s degree in biology, genetics, or microbiology with 1-2 years of previous experience performing independent research in a microbiology lab.
> Expertise with aseptic technique and microbial culturing.
> The ability to work well in a collaborative environment, and the willingness to mentor undergraduates.
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> *Desired Qualifications*
> Experience with basic molecular techniques (e.g., primer design, PCR, cloning), and programing (e.g., python, R) are desirable.
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> **TO APPLY**
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