Fwd: Job: PennsylvaniaStateU.ResearchTech.Symbiosis

[Ellen Hostert]

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From: <evo...@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca>
Date: Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Subject: Job: PennsylvaniaStateU.ResearchTech.Symbiosis
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Bordenstein Laboratory (bordensteinlab.com) at Penn State
University’s Departments of Biology and Entomology and One Health
Microbiome Center (microbiome.psu.edu) seeks two Research Technologists
- Life Sciences (Advanced Professional) to design, implement, support,
analyze, and report on research in the evolution of host-microbe symbioses
spanning the widespread bacterial endosymbiont in animals (Wolbachia),
its bacteriophage WO, and the mechanisms they deploy to parasitize sexual
reproduction. The positions will take organismal-to-molecular approaches
and heavily focus on the use of Drosophila, transgenic expression, genetic
editing techniques, fitness assays, phage purifications, reproductive
tissue dissections, fluorescent and electron microscopy, and team
management to understand the evolutionary genetics and mechanisms of
how endosymbiotic bacteria (Wolbachia) modify reproduction in Drosophila
melanogaster.


APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application materials should include a single pdf with (i) a cover letter
summarizing relevant experience and reasons for interest in the job,
(ii) a CV that includes contact information for three or more references
(name, position, telephone number, and e-mail address) and (iii) full
length and first-authored works of research spanning papers, reports,
posters, and presentations.


Job Link:
https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Staff/job/Research-Technologist---Life-Sciences-Advanced-Professional_REQ_0000062556-1


CRITERIA AND DUTIES

The successful candidate will have priority tasks in the following areas:


- Independent experimental design, implementation, analysis, time
  management, and reporting

- Preparation and adherence to new scientific protocols, specimen
  evaluation, and biostatistics

- Coauthorship of scientific papers, grants, presentations, and
  summary reports

- Contribution to research methods, solutions, and technical approaches
  for problem solving

- Data collection, data analysis, statistics, and visualizations

- Management of trainees for molecular biology skills, biosafety
  measures, lab policies, equipment, proper record keeping, organismal
  maintenance, and performance review

- Various experimental tasks, including but not limited to insect
  handling, tissue dissections, biological marker staining, fluorescent
  microscopy, microinjections, and genotyping and quantification of
  insect and symbiont cells using PCR and qPCR

- Daily handling and maintenance of laboratory insect colonies at the
  scale of hundreds to thousands of insects per day

- Troubleshooting of emergencies, day-to-day questions by lab members,
  and laboratory scheduling

- Assistance of lab management and ongoing entomology, microbiology,
  molecular biology experiments, as assigned

- Maintenance of a welcoming, safe, and professional environment
  adherent to lab expectations


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Requires at least a Bachelor's degree or higher plus three or more
  years of work related experience, or an equivalent combination of
  education and experience.

- Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational,
  communication, and documentation skills are essential.

- The successful candidate must be able to work within a team
  environment and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working,
  leading, and managing diverse audiences.


The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for
advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its
forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion
that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the
educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature,
and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as
a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.


Community:

Pennsylvania State University is a Land-Grant university located in
central Pennsylvania. State College and the surrounding communities
are home to approximately 100,000 people, including over 45,000
students. The area is known for its highly ranked livability, access
to nature spanning beautiful mountains, streams, and parks, and superb
recreational opportunities and sports. State College has an excellent
school system and offers a multitude of cultural events.


The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$42,100.00 - $61,000.00 Salary Structure - additional information on
Penn State's job and salary structure.


Seth Bordenstein, Ph.D.

Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Endowed Chair in Microbiome Sciences

Professor of Biology and Entomology

Director of the One Health Microbiome Center

Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences

Pennsylvania State University

"Bordenstein, Seth" <srb...@psu.edu>

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Professor of Biology
University of Maine at Machias
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Machias, ME 04654
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