Population Genetics Biologist — Marine & Freshwater

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a research professional to contribute to population genetic and molecular tool research involving marine and freshwater fishes and invertebrates. The role includes lab work, data collection and analysis, data management, literature review, and the preparation of reports and presentations, with opportunities to author technical manuscripts.

The position involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and may include light lab management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's with two years of relevant experience in biology/chemistry-related field.
• Experience in population genetics research, experimental design, data collection and analyses.
• Publication record and experience with microsatellites and genomic library preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to population genetic and molecular tool research projects for marine and freshwater fishes and invertebrates.
• Perform laboratory research, data collection and analysis, data management and literature synthesis.
• Prepare reports, presentations and author technical manuscripts; participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support lab management as a minor component of duties.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Laboratory techniques

Data management

Scientific writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's degree in biology or chemistry

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or wildlife management with 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a research professional to contribute to population genetic and molecular tool research involving marine and freshwater fishes and invertebrates. The role includes lab work, data collection and analysis, data management, literature review, and the preparation of reports and presentations, with opportunities to author technical manuscripts.

The position involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and may include light lab management responsibilities.