Associate in Research

Biology, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Durham, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 09 May 2022
Position ID:Duke -Biology -RV_AIR [#21716]
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Position Location:Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map ]
Subject Area: Biology
Appl Deadline:2022/05/09 11:59PM (posted 2022/05/03, listed until 2022/05/09)
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A full-tim, 40-hour a week, exempt, Associate in Research position with complete benefits is available in the Vilgalys laboratory at Duke University to study genomics of symbiotic fungal communities associated with forest tree species (pines, oaks, cottonwoods). Duties include assistance with fieldwork (planting, watering, harvesting) and laboratory experiments (culturing, DNA sequencing; genome analysis). Training will be provided. Responsibilities will include supervising undergraduate research students, preparing media and reagents, organizing and ordering laboratory supplies, basic microscopy and basic molecular biology work including DNA/RNA extraction and library preparation for next-gen sequencing. B.S./B.A. in Biology or Chemistry required, as well as prior experience with lab management and molecular techniques. Duke is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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