RESEARCH TECHNICIAN POSITION: PLANT EVOLUTIONARY/ECOLOGICAL GENETICS, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI
A full-time technician position is available in the Baucom lab in the EEB Dept at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. General research in the laboratory addresses plant adaptation to environmental stresses. Duties will include working at the University's main campus, in the nearby greenhouses, at nearby field sites, and may include some travel for germplasm collections. The technician's immediate responsibilities will be to carry out large greenhouse and molecular genetics studies as well as general lab maintenance. Previous experience with basic molecular techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR and cloning is desired. The candidate should have a BA or BS in biology, genetics, horticulture or plant sciences, previous experience performing independent research, the ability to work well in a group environment, and the willingness to supervise undergraduates. The position is ideal for a highly motivated, organized person interested in gaining field and laboratory skills prior to starting graduate school. Candidates can apply to this position using the following link (http://umjobs.org/job_detail/87938/research_lab_specialist_assoc) and are welcome to email [email protected] with questions. Review of applications will begin November 5, 2013 and continue until a suitable candidate is found -- while start date is flexible, the target hiring date would be by the beginning of January, 2014. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes benefits. The position is initially available for 1 year with the potential for extension at least another year depending on performance. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer. Regina S Baucom 2059 Kraus Natural Science Building Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI [email protected]
