Position Title: Research Associate Employer: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Where: Section of Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX Classification: Full-time Starting Salary: $28,000 to $35,000 annually depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Start date: September 1, 2009 Duration: Renewable annually, with an expected duration of three years. Depending on performance, the Research Associate may have the option of extending for up to an additional three years (six years total). Job summary: The Bolnick lab in the Section of Integrative Biology at the University of Texas at Austin, is seeking a highly motivated research associate to assist with a study of how macroparasites drive immune system evolution in a fish host. 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. DNA extraction, amplification, and sequencing/genotyping of hosts and parasites. Assisting in daily management of the laboratory, including purchasing, equipment maintenance, database management, and animal care. The technician will assist with periodic field work on Vancouver Island, Canada, to obtain specimens. Minimum qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in biology or equivalent field. A strong work ethic, an ability to work independently, and good organizational skills. Preferred qualifications: 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 parasite taxonomy, molecular genetics tools (DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, SNP arrays, expression arrays, or pyrosequencing), and/or database management and bioinformatics would be useful. To apply: Mail a letter of application with a description of past research experience and education (degree, institution, GPA, courses taken), a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Dr. Daniel Bolnick Section of Integrative Biology One University Station C0930 University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 78712, USA Alternatively, the application may also be sent as a single pdf file to: [email protected] For more information on the Bolnick lab, visit: https://webspace.utexas.edu/dib73/Bolnicklab/Bolnicklab.html The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dr. Daniel I. Bolnick Assistant Professor Section of Integrative Biology One University Station C0930 University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 78712 512-471-2824 fax 512-471-3878 [email protected]
