Lab Manager
Amend/Hynson laboratories
Fungal Ecology
Department of Botany, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI
The Amend and Hynson laboratories at the University of Hawaii in
Manoa are looking for a full-time lab manager/research technician to
spend 50% of his/her time in each of the two laboratories. The labs
study the ecology and evolution of fungi, and are broadly interested
in molecular ecology, physiological ecology, symbiosis, and community
ecology. Major work is directed towards understanding cooperative
associations between fungi and plants, and fungi in marine
environments. The incumbent will assist in general lab maintenance,
health and safety compliance, training of lab personnel and ongoing
research. Common tasks will include the purchase of lab supplies and
equipment, maintenance of commonly used lab stocks, general paperwork
related to university health and safety standards, upkeep of chemical
inventory and molecular, microbiological and greenhouse research
activities. This position requires an independent, organized, and
motivated individual with the ability to multitask. A basic
understand of molecular, microbiological and greenhouse methods are
preferred. Above all, we are looking for someone who is personable,
motivated and enthusiastic about working with minimal supervision to
help create world-class research labs.
Information about the Amend and Hynson laboratories can be found at:
<http://www2.hawaii.edu/~amend>www2.hawaii.edu/~amend
<http://www2.hawaii.edu/~nhynson>www2.hawaii.edu/~nhynson
The official job announcement, including minimum and desired
qualifications is found at:
<http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/Jobs/NAdvert/18604/2373162/1/postdate/desc>http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/Jobs/NAdvert/18604/2373162/1/postdate/desc
Initial appointment is for one year, with the strong possibility of
extension pending availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Start data is as soon as is feasible.
TO APPLY
Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and
desirable qualifications, UH Form 64(
<http://www.hawaii.edu/ohr/bor/forms/form64.pdf>standard format ) (
<http://www.hawaii.edu/ohr/bor/forms/form64a.pdf>large format ),
resume, names of 3 professional references and official transcripts
(copies accepted, originals required upon hire) via email as a single
PDF to <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]. Review of
applications will begin November 25th, 2013.
Please contact the PIs at
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] and
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] with informal inquiries.
The University of Hawai i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the
basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion,
color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic
information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for
child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under
State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim
status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation for
the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact the
<http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodations.html>EEO/AA
coordinator(s) for the respective campus.
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility
verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act
of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain
positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime
statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at:
<http://ope.ed.gov/security/>http://ope.ed.gov/security/, or a paper
copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus
Security or Administrative Services Office.
In accordance with Article 10A of the unit 08 collective bargaining
agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for
APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may
not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with
re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing
the hiring unit of their status.
_______________________________
Anthony S. Amend
Assistant Professor
Department of Botany
University of Hawaii Manoa
3190 Maile Way, Room 101
Honolulu, HI 96822 U.S.A.
email: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
lab website: <http://www2.hawaii.edu/%7Eamend/>http://www2.hawaii.edu/~amend/
Office phone: 808-956-6429
Lab phone: 808-956-0936
Fax: 808-956-3923
