The University of Connecticut is searching for a full-time lab research
> technician, to work in Dr. Daniel Bolnick’s lab group in the Department
> of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, on the evolutionary genetics of
> fish immunity to tapeworm parasites.
>
> The primary responsibility of the technician will be to run the lab’s
> fish colony of threespine stickleback. Secondary responsibilities include
> assisting with laboratory experiments, and lab management tasks. This
> position is funded by a National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
> Disease (NIAID) grant to map the genetic basis of differences in immunity
> between natural populations of fish, and differences in immune suppression
> between populations of tapeworm parasites.
>
> Tasks: Animal colony management includes feeding fish, aquarium system
> maintenance, monitoring fish health, record keeping, and breeding lab
> animals. The technician will also supervise and coordinate other lab
> members who contribute fish care help. Secondary responsibilities
> related to the fish colony will be to collaborate with lab members
> doing laboratory experiments (e.g., vaccination assays) and associated
> laboratory work. In addition the technician will help with general lab
> management including purchasing lab supplies for lab members, ensuring
> safety compliance, and helping to keep the lab organized.
>
> Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be have an undergraduate degree
> (BSc or BA) in biology or a related field. They must be organized and
> reliable and have the ability to carry out independent laboratory research
> and fish care protocols after initial training. Previous educational
> experience and work records should demonstrate a good work ethic,
> organizational ability, and interest in scientific research.
>
> Preferred Qualifications: Experience with animal care is strongly
> preferred. Prior experience with care of fish or other aquatic organisms
> is especially valuable. Some prior experience with laboratory research
> such as (but not limited to) molecular genetics, immunology, or cell
> biology, is helpful but not required.
>
> Start date and duration: The position is available to begin as early
> as September 16, and we would prefer candidates who could begin before
> October 1. The position will begin with a one year appointment subject
> to renewal for up to four years. The position might be extended for
> additional years beyond four, if additional grants are funded.
>
> Salary is expected to be between $38,000-$45,000 per year depending
> on qualifications.
>
> Applicants should electronically submit a single pdf file containing the
> following in order:
>
> 1.        Cover letter (1 – 2 pages), including summary of relevant
>          job experience, research experience, career goals, and how
>          this position fits your career plans.
>
> 2.        CV
>
> 3.        List of two (or three?) references, with contact information
>          (email, telephone and mailing address)
>
> We will request letters directly from these references, after identifying
> top candidates.
>
> The application pdf file should be emailed to Dr. Daniel Bolnick
> (daniel.bolnick@uconn.edu). Include the subject line “Fish Care
> Technician Application: <YOUR NAME>”. Applications must be received
> by September 15, 2024 for full consideration though late applications
> may be considered.
>
> For questions about this position, please email Dr. Bolnick
> (daniel.bolnick@uconn.edu). For information about the Bolnick Lab,
> visit the lab website (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbolnicklab.wordpress.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C3b10f8e91c384d64b59108dcce6e83b2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638612221271866064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qR1hJMpA9G12yi1dNLpcXxD3Rzmj4sClPV37Dj2l5Aw%3D&reserved=0),
> and Dr. Bolnick’s Google Scholar page
> <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscholar.google.ca%2Fcitations%3Fuser%3Dcfwxm0AAAAAJ%26hl%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C3b10f8e91c384d64b59108dcce6e83b2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638612221271874819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FDQBu89j1i8NOmjnwdDNziKDP97FhYuqtd6d9qNK%2BoA%3D&reserved=0>.
>
> The University of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants
> with questions about disability services can privately discuss their
> application with the University of Connecticut Disability Services Office.
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