Research Associate I: Insect Microinjection & Symbiosis

EvolDir; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wilson Lab at the University of Miami seeks a Research Associate for an NSF-funded project examining mTORC1 in aphid-Buchnera endosymbiosis. The role focuses on microinjection/microdissection of aphids and maintaining aphid colonies and host plants, with weekend duties on a regular cadence.

This lab-based position supports graduate preparation and technical career development within HoMI, and offers hands-on training in advanced microscopy and molecular techniques.

Qualifications

• B.S. in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or related life science at hire time.
• At least 1 year of undergraduate research in a lab or equivalent.
• Careful bench technique and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aphid colonies and host plants with regular scheduling, including some weekends.
• Perform microinjection and microdissection of aphids.
• Contribute to experiments and share responsibility for data collection and analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work with minimal oversight

Record-keeping

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in biology or related life science

At least 1 year in a lab

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Digital droplet PCR

Microinjection equipment

Job description

The Wilson Lab at the University of Miami seeks a Research Associate for an NSF-funded project examining mTORC1 in aphid-Buchnera endosymbiosis. The role focuses on microinjection/microdissection of aphids and maintaining aphid colonies and host plants, with weekend duties on a regular cadence.

This lab-based position supports graduate preparation and technical career development within HoMI, and offers hands-on training in advanced microscopy and molecular techniques.