The Fay Lab is seeking a motivated research assistant/associate to join the research group in the Department of Molecular Biology at the University of Wyoming (David S. Fay |University of Wyoming). The successful candidate will work independently and with other team members on NIH-funded projects involving the molecular and genetic control of C. elegans development with emphasis on cell biology, signal transduction, and cell-matrix interactions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties will be to independently and collaboratively conduct laboratory experiments, primarily in the C. elegans system, as needed to complete NIH-funded projects designed to understand the molecular and genetic control of C. elegans development. Specific duties may include: C. elegans genetic manipulation including the use of transgeneic and CRISPR/Cas9 methods; phenotypic analysis of C. elegans strains at the organismal, cell biological, and molecular levels; cell biological studies including the use of confocal microscopy and quantitiative analyses; DNA recombinant methods and plasmid cloning; biochemistry including western blotting, protein purification, and protein interaction studies; whole genome sequencing and other high-throughput sequencing methods and analysis; and manuscript preparation in cooperation with the P.I. Once trained, the successful candidate may be responsible for training other laboratory personnel, as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimal qualifications are a B.S. and training in laboratory methods and academic research in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, or a closely related field and strong written communication skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive working laboratory experience with methods relevant to the genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and developmental biology of metazoan model organisms.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
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