Research Associate - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Babonis Lab

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Qatar; On-site; USD 50,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research team focused on the evolution and development of marine invertebrates. As a Research Associate, you'll utilize cutting-edge cellular and genomic techniques to explore novel traits and manipulate gene functions in non-model organisms. This role offers the chance to work with transgenic animals and contribute to groundbreaking research in ecology and evolutionary biology. An exciting opportunity awaits in a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape scientific understanding and foster the next generation of researchers. Don't miss out on the chance to make a significant impact in this innovative field!

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with 3+ years in molecular biology and aquatic invertebrate husbandry.
• Expertise in genome editing and protein biochemistry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop protocols for omic techniques and maintain transgenic animals.
• Provide training and guidance to students and lab technicians.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Transgenesis

Genome Editing

Protein Biochemistry

Aquatic Invertebrate Husbandry

DNA Sequencing

RNA Sequencing

Embryological Manipulations

Education

Ph.D.

Tools

Genomic Techniques

Single Cell Transcriptomics

Proteomics

Job description

Research Associate - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Babonis Lab

Academic Job Description

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Research Associate

Position Function

This position requires an experienced scientist to use a broad range of cellular, molecular, and functional genomic techniques in a wide array of marine invertebrate species to interrogate the evolution and development of novel traits. The successful candidate will be expected to develop protocols for using multiple ‘omic techniques (single cell transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.) and optimize new techniques for manipulating gene function in non-model organisms at different life stages. This position will also require the development and maintenance of transgenic animals that will be used to examine the evolution of cell identity within and across species.

Anticipated Division of Time

General Lab Research Activities: 70%

Animal Care/Husbandry: 15%

Training: 15%

Requirements

To qualify, applicants must have a Ph.D. and at least three years of demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, transgenesis, genome editing, and protein biochemistry as well as aquatic invertebrate animal husbandry. The ideal candidate will also have significant experience with genome-wide DNA and RNA sequencing and analysis techniques, marine animal husbandry, and embryological manipulations.

Supervision Exercised

The applicant will provide frequent advice on complex issues related to research activities and provide training/instruction to undergraduates, graduate students, technicians and postdocs in the lab.

To apply:

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Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.

CAS hiring range for this title is $50,900-$95,900 annually.

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