• The postdoc will be responsible for and oversee the generation of CRISPR KO and UAS/GAL4 transgenic Drosophila lines of candidate genes. This will include overseeing or directly doing the injection of embryos and all the genotyping necessary associated with the generation of KO and transgenic lines. The postdoc will also be in charge of the generation UAS and GAL4 plasmids for injection.
• The postdoc will be responsible for the functional assays for all KO and transgenic lines generated. These assays include the assessment of fecundity, female remating behavior and sperm competitiveness. Additional phenotypes will also likely be measured guided by results of experiments.
• The postdoc will be responsible for the single cell RNAseq (scRNAseq) and standard RNAseq experiments of reproductive tracts in both female and males, including that of the KO and transgenic lines. The duties include overseeing and assisting in the collection of the samples, extraction of RNA and generation of libraries, as well as the analysis of the data.
• It is expected that the postdoc will take a leadership role in the analysis of the data generated as well as the writing of the manuscripts. It is also expected given the leading role of the postdoc in these activities, that the individual will be first author in many of them.
• Postdoc will participate in lab meetings of the Matzkin lab and the joint project meetings with PI Bono as well as present their work at national and international conferences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The candidate needs to be comfortable taking lead in data analysis and the writing of manuscripts.
• Given the collaborative nature of the project, the chosen candidate must have excellent communication skills.