The Center for Conservation Genomics is looking to contract a laboratory technician for one year. The independent contractor will extract DNA and produce and sequence DNA libraries from historic bear samples in the Ancient DNA Laboratory at the Center for Conservation Genomics (Smithsonian's National Zoological Park and Conservation Biology Institute). The contracted technician must be a US citizen or permanent resident and have at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Prior experience in ancient DNA research is preferred. If interested, please send a CV and a statement of interest (including dates of availability) to: Michael Campana campanam@si.edu "Campana, Michael" <CampanaM@si.edu> (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)