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Position Announcement
Laboratory Technician, Plant Molecular Systematics
A position for a Bachelor's- or Master's- level technician will be
available in the Plant Molecular
Systematics (Delwiche) laboratory starting early- to mid- July of this
year. The Delwiche lab uses molecular biological techniques to infer the
early evolution of photosynthetic organisms. The
technician will be expected to provide support for the general operation of
the laboratory and will have the opportunity to perform independent
research. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: basic
molecular methods (DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, cloning, DNA
sequencing, Southern hybridization, and RNA work), maintenance of algal
cultures, computer analysis of DNA sequences, and clerical work
associated with laboratory operation. The successful applicant will have a
bachelor's degree in the biological sciences or a related field, and should
have prior laboratory or analytical experience. Preference will be given to
candidates with a background in phycology, botany, non-parasitic
protistology, or bioinformatics. Salary will be commensurate with
experience, in the range of $25 - 35,000, and will include health care,
retirement, and vacation benefits. This will be a full-time, one year
contract, renewable annually for at least two years. Applicants should
submit a cover letter detailing personal goals, reasons for interest in this
position, and salary requirements; a resume or CV; transcripts and proof
of degree; and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of at
least three references. The position will remain open until filled, but to
receive full consideration applications should be received by June 10.
Submit applications to:
Ms. Terry Olenick
Molecular Systematics Technican Search
Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics
1212 HJ Patterson Hall, Bldg. 073
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742-5815
Email applications are welcome, and should be sent to Terry Olenick
<to5 at umail.umd.edu>
Other queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Delwiche via
email
(delwiche at umail.umd.edu).
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