Duckweed Genomics Skilled Worker presso University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire · Durham, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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The position is a skilled worker in the research lab of Anna O’Brien, which is in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Biomedical Sciences. The worker will work independently in the laboratory on molecular genetics and duckweed projects, specifically spatial transcriptomics. This position is not an essential staff position (i.e. not required to report to work during curtailment).
Duties/Responsibilities
Laboratory research investigation (80%)
Processing samples for spatial transcriptomics, submitting samples to the genome center, receiving and processing data, and similar.
Meetings and planning (10%)
Going over planned activities as needed (i.e. biweekly or monthly) with supervisor.
Laboratory maintenance (10%)
Package receiving, safety maintenance, ordering supplies, and similar.
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
A bachelor’s degree with some graduate research experience (1-2), or other professional research laboratory experience (1-2 yrs). This experience should include molecular genetics work and experience with duckweeds or similar plants. Additional experience may replace a degree requirement.
Required Licenses & Certifications:
None, though a NH Driver’s license may facilitate activities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The successful candidate will have experience in DNA extractions, DNA handling, cryogenics, cryostat experience, as well as basic tasks in a molecular genetics and microbiology lab (solution and media preparation, autoclaving, culturing, etc.). The successful candidate will also be familiar with the culture of plants.
Applicant Instructions
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
Resume/CV
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
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