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Conducting laboratory research, experimental design and set up, and performing experiments. This will/can include DNA/RNA/Protein extractions, PCR, quantitative real-time PCR, protein gels and assays, microscopy, single cell disassociations, preparation of single cell libraries, QC of sequencing libraries, and project management of sequencing libraries runs. Conducting standard life history analyses of insect under control and experimental conditions. Management of insect colonies to support these objectives.

Conducing bioinformatic, microscropy image, and data analyses. This will include QC and analysis of experimental data from functional genomic, epigenetic, microscopy, and single cell RNA-seq experiments.

Preparation of manuscript for peer-reviewed journals, presentation of project objective and experiments at national and international meetings, mentoring students, and assisting other laboratory members with experiments as needed.

Other duties as assigned.