Fwd: Job: PrincetonU.ResTech.MosquitoEvolBehaviorGenetics

[Ellen Hostert]

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From: <evo...@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca>
Date: Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Subject: Job: PrincetonU.ResTech.MosquitoEvolBehaviorGenetics
To: <ehos...@maine.edu>

The McBride Lab at Princeton University (http://mcbridelab.princeton.edu)
is looking for a lab technician to support research on mosquito behavior,
genetics, and evolution starting in mid/late summer 2026. The technician
will devote ~70% of their time to helping with research and the remaining
~30% time to general maintenance and lab support. The technician will be
welcomed as a full lab member, attending journal clubs and lab meetings
and contributing to a dynamic and interactive lab atmosphere. This is
an opportunity to become deeply involved in exciting research at the
interface of evolution, genetics, and neuroscience and is well-suited
for a recent college graduate looking for more experience/focus before
graduate school.

Research project activities may include:

- Mosquito breeding and behavioral experiments
- Generation of transgenic strains using CRISPR/Cas9
- Molecular biology studies including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning

Essential Qualifications:

The interested candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in biology or
related field and previous experience in a research laboratory (beyond lab
classes). Previous experience rearing insects, studying behavior, and/or
carrying out molecular biology protocols in a research setting is strongly
preferred. A demonstrated interest in evolution, neuroscience, genomics
and/or behavior is also preferred. It is essential that candidates be
highly organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrate enthusiasm for working
and communicating with others in a collaborative lab setting.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Lindy McBride at cs...@princeton.edu
with questions/resume or directly apply here
<https://research-princeton.icims.com/jobs/21661/research-specialist-i/job>.



Lindy McBride <cs...@princeton.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