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Position: Research: Research Associate I - Harkess Lab
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay: $16.52 - $18.84
INSTITUTE OVERVIEW
The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (www.hudsonalpha.org) is a non-profit organization with the mission to use biotechnology and basic biological research to make important discoveries, improve human health, stimulate economic development, inspire young people to seek careers in science and teach members of the public the importance of science in their everyday lives. Located in Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama, one of the world's leading science and technology parks, HudsonAlpha's campus contains state-of-the-art laboratories for biological research and development, as well as education, in the areas of genomics, genetics and personalized medicine.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Alex Harkess laboratory uses comparative genomics to explore the diversity of reproduction in plants. Our laboratory uses classical botany paired with cutting-edge genomics to characterize shifts in reproduction strategies across the land plant tree of life, broadly aiming to identify the genes that control reproduction. We develop novel methodologies for identifying, assembling, and analyzing sex chromosomes in plants and animals, in addition to other broad-scale questions regarding plant reproductive and evolutionary genomics, such as apomixis, flower and fruit development, and clonality.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Research Associate will focus primarily on isolation and library preparation of DNA and RNA for a diversity of projects related to plant reproduction. These include whole genome shotgun sequencing projects to identify sex chromosomes, low-pass Illumina genotyping for variant calling, high molecular weight DNA isolations for PacBio sequencing, DNA and RNA quality control for sequencing, library preparation for Illumina and PacBio sequencing, and general laboratory tasks and duties. Given the large diversity of species that the laboratory studies, there will be some effort put into DNA and RNA isolation optimization.
JOB-SPECIFIC TASKS
The Research Associate:
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Functions
ADA Requirements The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer - All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
Physical Demands
Environmental Factors
Mental Functions
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Full Time
$75k-95k (estimate)
05/01/2024
06/26/2024
hudsonalpha.org
Huntsville, AL
500 - 1,000