Research Technician University of Pennsylvania, Department of Biology The Evolution and Ecology of Disease Systems laboratory (https://web.sas.upenn.edu/brisson-lab/) at the University of Pennsylvania is recruiting a research technician to join a multi-institutional team investigating evolutionary or ecological processes in vector-borne disease systems. Our current research aims are to identify the factors and processes that govern the population dynamics of pathogens and their vectors. The research technician will participate several ongoing projects including field-based experiments and collections, the development and application of advanced molecular tools, and generating and analyzing next generation sequence data. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about evolutionary- or ecologically-based questions and is willing to learn and utilize both field and molecular techniques. The Evolution and Ecology of Disease Systems laboratory is housed in UPenn's Department of Biology (www.bio.upenn.edu) - a diverse, interactive community with a long-standing tradition of maintaining an integrated research and educational program across all basic biological sciences including Ecology and Evolution, Plant Sciences, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genomics, and Neuroscience. The Department values interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and collegiality, emphasizing Life in its Natural Context. The University of Pennsylvania has a strong group of evolutionary biologists and ecologists that frequently interact with each other and with an accomplished group of microbiologists in the Medical and Veterinary schools. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. The position is available as early as Summer 2024. Salary is commensurate with experience based on the NIH guidelines. Please send enquiries to dbrisson [at] sas.upenn.edu To apply, please visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/details/Research-Specialist-A_JR00087394 Dustin Brisson, Professor of Biology Director, Evolution and Ecology of Disease Systems Laboratory Department of Biology University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104-6018 http://www.bio.upenn.edu/faculty/brisson/ https://web.sas.upenn.edu/brisson-lab/ "Brisson, Dustin" dbrisson [at] sas.upenn.edu "Brisson, Dustin" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)