The King Lab at the University of Missouri is planning to hire a
research specialist (senior level) to conduct research in evolutionary
genomics. This position will include coordinating and carrying out complex
laboratory experiments, general lab maintenance and administrative tasks,
and data management & analysis. Research in the King Lab addresses
fundamental questions in evolutionary genomics, seeking to understand
how genomes change when phenotypes evolve. We integrate computational
methods with large-scale empirical studies, with a primary focus on
understanding the evolution of complex traits, particularly sensory and
life history traits, using the fruit fly model system.

The research specialist will be part of a research team working to
understand the genetic and physiological mechanisms underlying complex
phenotypes using fruit flies as a model system.

Duties will include:

- Carrying out complex laboratory experiments including: fruit fly
  maintenance and care, DNA and RNA sample preparation, coordinating
  experimental evolution of fly populations, developing physiological
  assays. (40%)

- Experiment and data management including: maintaining a detailed lab
  book, organizing and keeping records about data storage for the
  lab's projects, collating and organizing protocols, experimental
  plans, data collection sheets, and collaborative work schedules (15%)

- Management of the research team including: providing assistance and
  training for incoming trainees, coordination of projects involving
  collaboration between lab members, participation in lab and research
  meetings (25%)

- General laboratory tasks including: preparing reagents, ordering
  and re-stocking supplies, ensuring laboratory compliance for lab
  safety (10%)

- Other job duties and tasks as assigned (10%)

- Occasional flexibility in the typical work schedule may be necessary
  for some experiments (e.g. occasional brief weekend hours, etc.)

Interested applicants should apply here:
https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psp/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=6&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=6&JobOpeningId=51377&PostingSeq=1

If you are a current employee of the University
of Missouri please use the following link instead:
https://myhr.umsystem.edu/psp/myhrprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Employee&JobOpeningId=51377&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=6

Please email Elizabeth King (kingeg@missouri.edu) with any
questions. Review of applications will begin May 6th and the position
will remain open until filled.

"King, Elizabeth G." <kingeg@missouri.edu>

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