The DNA Core is searching for a part-time Research Technician. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: a motivated and ambitious candidate who wants to study microbiome and bacteriophage derived from various samples and its application using molecular biological techniques and bioinformatics. Collaboration with PD, Post-doc, and graduate students in conducting project and preparing manuscripts, proposals, and reports.
Qualifications
- This position is open to PhD or MS. degree with an emphasis on Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics or Biochemistry.
- Candidates must have hands-on experience in molecular biological techniques (DNA extraction, DNA recombination/expression, Genbank, electrophoresis, Real-time PCR and conventional PCR assays including primer/probe design and copy number quantification, etc.)
- Hands-on experiences in microbiological techniques (media preparations, cultivation, bacteria identification, managing bacterial and viral storage, spectrometry, aseptic techniques, etc.) Bioinformatics and DNA sequencing experience would be a plus.
- Hands-on experiences in protein/enzyme works (protein purification, western blotting, enzyme assays, HPLC, FPLC/NGC) would be a plus.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Candidates must be willing to independently conduct research projects and collaborations with lab members.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter (including statements of research project experiences), CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jung-lim Lee, Search Committee Chair jlee@desu.edu
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