Dear MARMAM, The University of Washington Whale and Dolphin Ecology lab <https://www.amyvancise.com/> and the Genetics and Evolution lab <https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/science-data/genetics-and-evolution-pacific-northwest> at NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center are seeking to hire a Research Scientist/Engineer II - Molecular Genetics Technician <https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&jobhistory=1&szOrderID=227874> to support projects assessing marine mammal and fish population genetics using a wide variety of genetic lab techniques. The position will primarily support the genetic analysis of killer whale diets using fecal samples, with additional opportunities to work on various fish and marine mammal genetics projects expected.
The position will require the use of a wide range of molecular genetic techniques, as well as bioinformatic sequence processing and some data summary analyses, with opportunities to contribute to reports and manuscripts. Maintaining an inventory of archived biological samples and generated data (and metadata) will require strong organizational skills, familiarity with relational databases and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team. This position is primarily laboratory based but may involve limited fieldwork. The desired start date is January 2024, and the position is funded for 12 months with additional time based on availability of funding, through the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences at the University of Washington. The successful candidate will work in Seattle, WA at NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center. Salary range: $5,772 - $6,642/month, depending on experience Location: Seattle, WA Time Period: Jan - Dec 2024, with option to renew dependent on funding Visit the job posting <https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&jobhistory=1&szOrderID=227874> at UW for more information and to apply. Feel free to contact me ([email protected]) or Kim Parsons ( [email protected]) with any questions about the position. Cheers, Amy <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< <*)))>< Amy M. Van Cise, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) Assistant Professor Whale and Dolphin Ecology Lab <http://amyvancise.com> University of Washington | School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences 1122 NE Boat St, Box 355020 Seattle, WA 98105 Office: SAFS 216B 206-221-6118 "My paper was one long gigantic blunder from beginning to end." -Charles Darwin
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