Research Associate - Baucom Lab

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Posted: 24-May-24

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Salary: Open

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Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 249546

Candidates can apply by uploading a short cover letter as the first page of the CV with contact information for 3 references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. The target hiring date would be June 2024.

A full-time Research Associate position is available in the Baucom lab in the EEB Dept at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. General research in the laboratory addresses plant adaptation to environmental stresses. Duties will include working at the University's main campus, in the nearby greenhouses, at nearby field sites, and will include travel for field experiments.

Carry out large growth chamber, greenhouse and field studies (30%) - Plans, organizes and conducts research in greenhouse experiments to monitor plant adaptation to environmental stress. Monitor and maintain the health and welfare of the lab's Ipomoea lines within the greenhouse. Includes general upkeep of plants in the greenhouse and maintenance of crossing records. Adhere to all University of Michigan policies and procedures for laboratory/greenhouse research.

General lab maintenance (10%) - Clean and maintain equipment. Act as the primary resource for lab safety management. Oversee undergraduate in basic lab maintenance tasks and lab safety. Responsible for ordering research and laboratory supplies.

Field experiments (40%) - Perform field experiments, most likely at Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor, MI. Maintain databases of lab Ipomoea seed collections, chemicals, and supplies ordered. Potential trips to collect weed seeds from the field in the fall.

Data maintenance and programming (10%) - Develop pipelines and structures for consistent field and greenhouse data curation and analysis. Perform bioinformatics analysis of generated sequence data. Analyze research and prepare reports of completed projects for publications in technical journals, use in applied research activities.

Mentor 1-2 undergraduate students (10%)

Bachelors degree in a recognized field of science with 1-3 years of related experience is required. Master's degree in biology, ecology, microbiology, or environmental science is preferred. Must possess strong organizational skills and previous experience performing research in a wet lab is required. Must work well independently as well as in a group.  Demonstrated experience / willingness to supervise a team is also required. 

Must have either a) experience with basic molecular and microbial techniques, such as DNA extractions, PCR, culturing (sterile technique) and/or b) experience with maintaining plants in the greenhouse or experiments in field settings.  Candidate should be proficient at data input, manipulation, description, and visualization; preference for candidates with experience performing all data related tasks in R. Must have personal transportation and possess a valid driver's license. 

Masters degree in a recognized field of science
Experience with basic molecular techniques such as DNA isolation and PCR is desired.

Please note that this is a 12-month term limited position with possibility of renewal.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

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The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 

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