Research technician - behavior and disease ecology

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A full-time research technician position is available in Beth Archie’s lab in the Biology Department at the University of Notre Dame. Members of the Archie Lab study the evolution of animal behavior using tools from microbial ecology, disease ecology, immunology, and population genetics. For more information see http://blogs.nd.edu/archielab/ and http://amboselibaboons.nd.edu/. The position will involve 50% research and 50% data and lab management. The successful applicant will contribute to a long-term database on parasitology, perform genetics bench work, organize and curate a collection of biological samples, help manage data, and assist in day-to-day running of the lab (e.g. ordering supplies, helping students). A Bachelor’s degree in biology, or a related discipline, is required. Successful applicants will be detail oriented, eager to learn new techniques, and enthusiastic about biology and working in an academic lab environment. Prior experience with parasitology and/or basic genetic techniques (e.g., DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis) is preferred, but not required. The position can begin as early as April 2014, but there is flexibility in the start. Applications will be considered starting 1 March 2014. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants should apply online at http://ND.jobs under job number 14073. Please submit: (1) your CV, (2) a cover letter explaining your background, interest and qualifications for the position, and (3) contact information for three references, including your relationship to the reference, their phone number, email address, and mailing address. Contact Beth Archie at ear...@nd.edu for informal inquiries.