University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Lincoln, NE
posted 12 days ago
About the position
The Moore Lab (mooregenomicslab.com) at the University of Nebraska Lincoln is recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated research technician to join the team to work on evolutionary systems genomics questions, and more! We use beautiful and charismatic Malawi African cichlid fishes to study the mechanisms underlying complex adaptive traits, with a focus on gene expression related to behaviors and sex-associated phenotypes. All projects will focus on generating and integrating different types of genomic data (epigenetics, gene expression, and/or whole genome sequencing), but may also include tissue collection, histology, and/or state-of-the-art, creative behavioral phenotyping. The technician will be responsible for assisting PI Moore with organization and ordering in the lab, coordinating undergraduate researchers for fish care duties, and sequencing experiment data generation. Additional opportunities for bioinformatic tasks or field work are possible depending on candidate interest. This position is ideal for someone looking to gain additional research and publication experience prior to applying for graduate programs, or an experienced technician looking to be located in Lincoln NE. Initial hire will be for a 1 year appointment, with the opportunity to extend dependent on performance and funding.
Responsibilities
- Assist PI Moore with organization and ordering in the lab
- Coordinate undergraduate researchers for fish care duties
- Generate sequencing experiment data
- Possibly engage in bioinformatic tasks
- Potentially participate in field work
Requirements
- Enthusiastic and motivated attitude
- Experience in research or a related field
- Ability to work with genomic data
- Basic understanding of laboratory techniques
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with tissue collection and histology
- Familiarity with behavioral phenotyping
- Interest in evolutionary systems genomics
Benefits
- Opportunity for research and publication experience
- Potential for extension of appointment based on performance and funding
