Research Scientist Bioinformatics - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology - 240000001C
Research Scientist Bioinformatics - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Description We are seeking a research specialist to join our team on an USDA-funded grant examining links between above- and belowground diversity across space and time in forests of the continental United States. The primary work of the research specialist will be to design and implement protocols for bioinformatics analysis of fungal DNA these soils. Additional tasks will include direct control the project budget, hiring of subordinates, performance reviews, and management other staff members on the project as well as creating a searchable database of project data and sequences and occasional trips to the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland, or Purdue University for project meetings. The research specialist will be based in the lab of Dr. Stephanie Kivlin at UTK (https://kivlinlab.github.io). Additionally, the research specialist will work collaboratively with the labs of Drs. Songlin Fei (https://ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/profile.aspx?strAlias=sfei ), Rich Phillips (https://phillipslab.bio.indiana.edu ), John Parker (https://serc.si.edu/labs/terrestrial-ecology ), Melissa McCormick (https://serc.si.edu/staff/melissa-mccormick/mccormickm6122002 ) and Grant Domke (https://serc.si.edu/labs/terrestrial-ecology ).
Description
Qualifications Required: · A PhD in ecology and evolution, microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field. · Experience working with molecular methods to characterize microbiomes. · Knowledge of bioinformatics and statistical modeling in R statistical environment. Preferred: · Three years of relevant research/bioinformatics experience past PhD. Start date The preferred start date is January or February 2024. Funding is available for an initial year, but may be extended, contingent on performance and funding. To apply Please complete the online application (http://hr.utk.edu/recruitment ). In addition, please send your CV, a cover letter summarizing research interests and experiences, and the contact information of three references to Dr. Stephanie Kivlin ([email protected] ). In addition, an employment application must be submitted at: http://hr.utk.edu/recruitment. Any questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Kivlin.
The University of Tennessee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Job: Research Professional Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville Organization: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Campus/Institute: Knoxville Schedule: Full-time
Qualifications
Job
Research Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Knoxville
Job Posting
Jan 8, 2024, 4:00:58 PM
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