27402BR
KS Biological Survey
Position Overview
The Bever Schultz Lab at the Kansas Biological Survey seeks to hire a full-time lab research assistant to support projects in our lab with a focus in the ecology and evolution of plant-microbiome interactions.
The research assistant will be primarily responsible for molecular analyses of plant and soil microbiomes, working with our international arbuscular mycorrhizal culture (INVAM) collection and fungal lab cultures, and greenhouse management. A successful candidate will have knowledge of molecular techniques (including DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and sequence analysis), fundamental skills in laboratory protocols and safety, and be extremely organized and efficient with time management.
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.
Position Requirements
This position works on-site but remote work may be considered per mutual agreement between the department and select candidate.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Contact Information to Applicants
Peggy Schultz
[email protected]
Jaide Hawkins
[email protected]
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of the following (1) Completion of the online application, (2) resume, (3) Cover letter, (4) Names and contact information for three professional references.
Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins March 25, 2024; submit application by Monday, March 25, 2024 for first consideration. Application review will be ongoing until the position is filled.
Advertised Salary Range
$40,000.00/year
Application Review Begins
25-Mar-2024
Anticipated Start Date
01-May-2024
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Conditions of Employment
Contingent on Funding
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Disclaimer
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