Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences in the University of Florida

This is a three-year position, thereafter renewable on an annual basis upon availability of funding.

Gainesville, FL

MS

Skills in construction and cloning of microsatellite and gene libraries, using genomic software and search tools, and running phylogenetic and population genetic software are required. Pre-requisite is a M.Sc. in a molecular biology field or a minimum of a B.Sc. in related field with at least one year of experience in a molecular biology or molecular systematics environment, with working knowledge of standard molecular lab protocols. Neatness, attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to manage people are a must. Occasional weekend/evening hours will be necessary.

Permanent

Please send (email) a letter expressing interest, your CV and names of three
references. Applicants will also be required to formally apply through the
University of Florida employment site.

The molecular technologist will
contribute to a variety of conservation genetic projects involving a wide-variety
of terrestrial and aquatic organisms. Examples include the study of the genetics
of endemism, landscape genetics, and various phylogenetic and phylogeographic
projects.

Specific responsibilities will be standard molecular lab work (e.g. DNA isolation,
PCR, sample preparation for sequencing, editing sequence data and scoring
fragment markers).General responsibilities will include
maintaining databases, overseeing lab duties, assisting in student training, and
ordering supplies. Opportunities to assist in fieldwork will also be available.

$30,000 plus benefits

15 January 2006