Fwd: Job: PennsylvaniaStateU.ResTech.PlantEvolutionAncientDNA

[Ellen Hostert]

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From: <evo...@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca>
Date: Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 4:39 AM
Subject: Job: PennsylvaniaStateU.ResTech.PlantEvolutionAncientDNA
To: <ehos...@maine.edu>

https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Research-Technologist-3---Lasky-Lab_REQ_0000050846-2


I am recruiting a manager/tech for our plant evolutionary genetics lab,
looking for someone interested in learning ancient DNA techniques.


A *Research Technologist 3* position is available at The Pennsylvania State
University <http://psu.edu>, Department of Biology
<http://science.psu.edu/bio> in the laboratory of Dr. Jesse Lasky
<http://jesserlasky.github.io/laskylab-web/>, Associate Professor of
Biology.

The Lasky Lab is seeking a candidate for a *Research Technologist* to
develop and manage research projects, ensure quality and cost
effectiveness, mentor staff, and author or co-author published documents.
This position will manage laboratory, greenhouse, and field operations for
the Lasky Lab in research related to environmental adaptation in plants.

Responsibilities include management and execution of workflow to complete
research projects using genomics and greenhouse experiments in plants. The
position will require leadership in the implementation of organization of
field-collected material for plant genetics projects, the use of molecular
methods; including an ability to troubleshoot DNA/RNA extraction for
plants; preparation of data summaries and written reports; contributions to
the development and maintenance of greenhouse, or growth chamber
experiments, and include basic genetic and statistical analyses in a
collaborative environment. This position will manage laboratory operations,
ensure compliance with safety requirements, contribute to financial
management, and participate in broader impacts.

The Lasky Lab uses lab and field experiments, physiology, and genomics to
study how environment shapes genetic diversity of plants, with goals of
learning about basic biology and informing conservation and agriculture
under environmental change.

Education and Experience

This position typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher (Master's degree
preferred) plus related experience or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.

Additional Information

Include a cover letter that summarizes relevant experience and reasons for
interest in the job, along with a CV that includes contact information for
three references (name, position title, mailing address, telephone number,
and e-mail address).



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supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the
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Department of Biology
Pennsylvania State University

laskylab.org <http://www.laskylab.org>

"Jesse R. Lasky" <jr...@psu.edu>

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Ellen E. Hostert, Ph.D. (she/her)
Professor of Biology
University of Maine at Machias
116 O'Brien Avenue
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-1301
ehos...@maine.edu