We will be hiring a career, full-time Staff Research Associate II to
assist with our project studying the interaction between the amphibian
chytrid fungal pathogen and mountain yellow-legged frogs. We are looking
for someone to help with the laboratory, data management, and animal
care portions of the project. Excellent organizational skills, and
experience with laboratory techniques, such as PCR and real-time PCR,
are the most important requirements for this position.
The job will be located off campus at the Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research
Lab (SNARL) in the eastern Sierra near Mammoth Lakes during the summer
months, and on the UCSB campus during the rest of the year. Housing
will be provided at SNARL during the summer.
Please forward this announcement to anyone who might be a good candidate
for this position.
The details are at: jobs.ucsb.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=182854
A brief description:
Provides laboratory, animal care, and data management support for an
ecological study of the impacts of a fungal pathogen on mountain
yellow-legged frogs in California's Sierra Nevada. Performs, tests, and
troubleshoots laboratory techniques, including DNA extraction and
real-time PCR, to process biological samples. Helps organize data and
maintains databases. Assists with setup and maintenance of laboratory
and outdoor mesocosm experiments involving live amphibians. Cultures
fungus from biological samples, and maintains fungus cultures for use in
laboratory experiments. Oversees and supervises undergraduates assisting
with all of these tasks.
Thanks,
Cherie
