ASSISTANT RESEARCHER

2 weeks ago


Lawrence KS USA, United States University of Kansas Full time
Job Description

30% - Molecular Research

* DNA extraction, amplification, quantification, and purification. Preparation of samples for illumina sequencing. Assist in sequence analysis and analyses of plant microbiome experiments, as well as supporting other lab activities as necessary.
* Data management and reporting.

30% - Support the maintenance of the International Vesicular Arbuscular Culture Collection (INVAM) and fungal lab cultures.

* Includes the extraction and characterization of fungal spores and plant roots.
* Harvesting of greenhouse fungal collections.

30% - Greenhouse support and management

* Assist graduate students, post-doctoral researchers and/or fellow with set up and maintenance of greenhouse experiments.
* Assist with pest prevention and treatment in greenhouses.

10% - Laboratory Management

* Ordering supplies and managing systems to allow efficient operation of laboratory spaces.
* Maintain and produce documents on laboratory operating procedures.
* Assist with supervision of undergrad research assistants.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, genetics, biology, botany, ecology, agronomy, range science or related field.
* Academic or industrial laboratory experience (minimum 6 months) in biology, botany, ecology, agronomy, range science or related field, as evidenced in application materials.
* Demonstrated aptitude of molecular techniques and sterile techniques outlined in application material.
* Demonstrated experience with the use of microscopes and basic laboratory safety protocols as demonstrated by previous work experience.
* Ability to maintain attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks and follow standard protocols, as evidenced in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
* Experience with bioinformatics.
* Experience working in greenhouse or plant nurseries.
* Skills pertaining to the staining and characterizing arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) root colonization, extracting and collection of AMF spores or creating microscope vouchers slides.
* Good written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.

Position Requirements

This position works on-site but remote work may be considered per mutual agreement between the department and select candidate.
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