Research Associate – Host-microbiome interactions

Montana State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
Deadline: ;

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Position Information


Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 23187
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Eric Boyd
[email protected]
Classification Title Research Professional
Working Title Research Associate – Host-microbiome interactions
Brief Position Overview
A position is immediately available in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology at Montana State University in the Boyd Lab (www.geoboydology.com). We are looking for a highly motivated and collaborative individual with a background anaerobic microbiology. The ideal candidate will have experience in culturing anaerobic organisms, an understanding of microbial physiology, and an understanding of geochemistry. Our broad research portfolio offers a unique opportunity to work with an outstanding and diverse research team at the interface of Microbiology, Biochemistry/Biophysics, Minerology, and Geochemistry. We have a strong record of success with publishing high-impact papers and securing external funding from the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the National Science Foundation (NSF) and are looking for the next member of our team.
Position Number 4C0443
Department Microbiology & Cell Biology
Division College of Agriculture/MAES
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
A Research Associate is needed to assist with culturing of anaerobic microorganisms on minerals and general microbiology laboratory experiments.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work directly with Dr. Boyd and collaboratively with the Boyd Lab research team to assist in carrying out experiments involving cultivation and maintenance of microorganisms, conduct -omics and geochemical experiments, and maintain the general lab. Specific responsibilities include:
1. Culture anaerobic organisms on natural and synthetic minerals
2. Synthesize and characterize natural and synthetic minerals.
3. Keep well-organized records and notebooks.
4. Assist with overall lab management, including organization of sample inventories and general microbiology and/or molecular biology and geochemical techniques.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Geochemistry/Geoscience, or related fields
  • Experience with culturing microorganisms
  • Demonstrated organization and written communication skills


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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Experience with geochemical and mineralogical characterization methods
  • Knowledge in microbial physiology and metabolism
  • Experience with molecular biology and bioinformatics (shotgun DNA/RNA sequencing)
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    The Successful Candidate Will
    * Be organized and able to work collaboratively with others.
    * Develop creative experiments to test specific hypotheses.
    * Carry out general microbiology tasks and perform anaerobic culturing and omics techniques.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
    This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    This position has supervisory duties? No

    Posting Detail Information


    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
    Position End Date (if temporary)
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    Close Date
    Applications will be:
    Screening of applications will begin on December 21, 2022; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
    Special Instructions
    Diversity Statement
    Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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