Specialist- Barbour Laboratory

Open date: October 26th, 2020

Last review date: Friday, Nov 27, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Aug 31, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Barbour Laboratory in the Departments of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics and Medicine is recruiting an individual with science and quantitative skills, training in a biological laboratory, and experience with experimental studies with mice. The hired individual will participate in state-of-art research in systems biology, genomics, and genetics of the small rodent that is the primary reservoir of Lyme disease and other infections in North America.Responsibilities in the lab include the following: (1) working collaboratively with graduate students and post-doctoral fellows on research projects; (2) maintaining a rodent colony in association with vivarium staff; (3) carrying out experimental studies with the animals; (4) performing nucleic acid extractions, PCR assays, and construction of libraries for sequencing; and (5) taking care of routine administrative matters in the laboratory, including placing orders and maintaining records for safety and other regulatory matters.

Post-baccalaureate individuals with experience working with mice during undergraduate research or after graduation and have completed college level calculus, chemistry, and biology courses are encouraged to apply. A desirable but not required skill is training in or experience with programming in Python or R. Initial appointment is for at least one year with potential extension and/or renewal based on work performance and availability of funding support.

Qualified candidates should submit curriculum vitae along with the names and contact information of three references to the following recruitment URL:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06464

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.