Technician position: Population genetics/phylogenomics, Hawaii Aloha! The University of Hawaii Manoa and USDA-ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center have funding for a entry level technician in the area of population genetics/phylogenomics/bioinformatics. This research project is focused on analyzing populations of Tephritid fruit fly species using genome-wide analysis techniques towards marker discovery and developing assays for determination of source populations. The duties would be assisting with laboratory molecular biology, analysis of NGS data, focusing on population biology, genomics, etc. Background in population genetics and phylogenetics is required. Knowledge of linux/unix, scripting, and light programming in some language would be good, although on-site learning is possible too. Our approaches include RAD-Seq, GBS (genotyping by sequencing), RNA-seq, and multi-gene sequencing. We have advanced computing resources and a very active research program. Salary is ~$30,000, hired through University of Hawaii Manoa, and the job will be stationed at the USDA-ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center in Hilo, Hawaii. Funding is guaranteed for 1 year, with possibility of extension based on future funding. Undergraduate degree in Genetics or similar is required. If interested, please contact Dr. Scott Geib at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> and submit CV, Research Narrative, and contact for at least 3 references.
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