We have a full time lab tech position open with a start date in June. The
employment period is 12-18 months with a possible 6-month extension and
includes full benefits. Salary is $24.65 - $29.33 and commensurate with
experience. Details below. Unfortunately the position cannot provide
visa sponsorship.

Research in the Tarvin Lab (www.tarvinlab.org) integrates studies
of natural history with genomics and phylogenetics.  Specifically,
our research aims to elucidate causal genetic mechanisms underlying
novel traits, to characterize phenotypic diversification at macro and
micro-evolutionary scales, and to identify factors that promote and
constrain results of the research contribute to foundational knowledge
of animal physiology that can shape our understanding of evolution,
molecular biology, and pharmacokinetics.

This position will involve animal husbandry for poison frogs and fruit
flies in addition to conducting experiments and lab management tasks
as part of poison frog research and experimental evolution research
with Drosophila melanogaster. Our work couples a comprehensive set
of physiological assays with high resolution genome sequencing and
transcriptomics to unravel the mechanisms of chemical defense evolution.
The position also includes other managerial tasks and research assistance
related to research projects being conducted by graduate students,
undergraduate students, postdocs, and the PI.

In addition to gaining hands-on experience in animal husbandry, genomics,
and experimental research, this role offers exposure to interdisciplinary
collaboration within the Department of Integrative Biology and Museum
of Vertebrate Zoology. This position presents avenues for professional
growth through the opportunity to attend seminars, lab meetings, and
engage with experts across diverse fields.

*Application Review Date*

The First Review Date for this job is: 03/07/2024. For full consideration
please apply by 3/15/2024. The position is open until filled.

*Responsibilities*

   - Assisting in the husbandry, maintenance, and record keeping of 70
   isogenic fly lines and several species of poison frogs.
   - Assisting in physiological assays and genomics of fly and frog
   populations.
   - Managing lab inventory, ordering supplies, complying with
   institutional safety and animal care regulations.
   - Assisting others in the lab with miscellaneous tasks.

*Required Qualifications*

   - Highly organized and interested in learning new skills.
   - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
   - A knack for creative approaches to solving problems.

*Preferred Qualifications*

   - Previous experience working in a fly or frog lab (or similar
     husbandry experience).
   - An interest in pursuing a graduate degree in biology.
   - Bachelor's degree in Biology or related area and/or equivalent
     experience/training.

Apply by Mar 15 via jobs.berkeley.edu - search for job #65179

Rebecca (Becca) D. Tarvin

Assistant Professor, Department of Integrative Biology
Assistant Curator of Herpetology, Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
3101 Valley Life Sciences Building
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-3160
Office: (510) 642-0308
Lab website: www.tarvinlab.org
Twitter: @frogsicles

Senior Associate, AmphibiaWeb <http://www.amphibiaweb.org/>

Rebecca Tarvin <rdtarvin@berkeley.edu>

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