Princeton University
Location
Princeton, NJ | United States
Job description
The Moeller Lab at Princeton is looking for a Senior Research Specialist I/II to help study the evolution of symbioses between microorganisms and their animal hosts. Our group studies the evolution of relationships between animals and microorganisms, with current work focusing on vertebrates' co-evolutionary histories with bacteria through a combination of -omics approaches, gnotobiotic and microbiology experiments, and natural history. We support researchers with diverse interests in microbiology, ecology, and evolution studying a range of systems, including primates, rodents, lizards, frogs and toads, and birds. We are hoping to attract self-motivated and talented researchers who work well in a team environment. We are looking for someone with experience in molecular biology (PCR, qPCR, and DNA/RNA extractions) and/or microbiology (sterile technique, anaerobic culturing) who is excited about generating genomic datasets and microbial resources and training students. The successful candidate will also maintain lab materials, train lab members, and ensure operational safety.
Primary roles will be generation of genomics data (DNA extractions, library preparations) using our lab’s in-house liquid handling robots, developing microbial resources (anaerobic culturing and solation of bacteria, archaea, and fungi), and conducting microbiology experiments. These roles will make up about 20-30 hours per week.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining our lab’s reagents and materials and training new lab members, estimated at about 5-6 hours per week.
Depending on interests and experience, there are many additional opportunities for training and implementation of additional techniques in the lab, including bioinformatics methods. This will be tailored to the candidates specific interests and goals.
Essential qualifications:
- Experience in a molecular biology and/or microbiology lab environment
- Good communucation skill
- Ability to lead a project independently and problem solve as needed
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with multiple demands and ongoing projects
- Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
Other valuable experience (not required):
- Experience with anaerobic culturing
- Experience in population genetics or microbiome research
- Experience with liquid handling robots
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