The Rennison laboratory (rennisonlab.com) at University of California San
Diego seeks one Research Technician to support research on evolutionary
ecology of threespine stickleback. The work is part of a broader research
center we are establishing on the neurobiology of changing environments.

Job Description

The Staff Research Associate will assist the Principal Investigators
and other lab members in research on the effects of climate change
on neurological phenotypes in threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus
aculeatus).

Incumbent is responsible for the experimental care and maintenance of the
stickleback colony and associated facility (feeding, cleaning, breeding,
cataloguing, maintaining), and will assist with molecular biology tasks
including cloning, embryo injections, genotyping, nucleotide extraction
(DNA/RNA), quantification and library preparation, molecular labeling.

There will also be tasks related to specimen preparation and curation
including histology, staining, dissection and photography. The Staff
Research associate will perform routine laboratory duties such as ordering
and maintenance of lab equipment, supplies and records; serve as lab
safety coordinator; maintain cleanliness of lab; prepare buffers, media,
and solutions; and perform other general lab duties as needed. Incumbent
will train lab members on fish husbandry and lab safety protocols.

Job link:

https://employment.ucsd.edu/staff-research-associate-133990/job/28794130

Diana J. Rennison PhD
Assistant Professor,
Ecology, Behavior & Evolution Section
Division of Biological Sciences
University of California San Diego
Office: 2212 Muir Biology Building
Office Phone 1-858-246-5412
Website: rennisonlab.com

drennison@mail.ucsd.edu

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