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Careers in the Plant SciencesResearch TechnicianThe University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Position Title:
Research Technician
Position Type:
Technician
Application Review Begins:
Monday, February 26, 2024
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Institution:
The University of Tennessee
Department/Division:
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Field (e.g., systematics):
evolution, anatomy, development
City:
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
General Information:
The Suissa lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated research and lab manager to join our team (https://www.botaneelab.com/). The broad research of the lab aims to explore how the diversity of life evolved on our planet. Using ferns as a study system, we ask how organisms build their bodies, how they function, and how complex structures evolve across deep time. Beyond the lab, we apply our research and expertise in the field to communicate scientific knowledge to the broader community. The successful candidate will assist in research projects and manage laboratory operations. The specific projects that the applicant works on will depend on their skills and interests.
Position details: • Salary commensurate with experience based on university pay grades • Start date: May 2024. • Funding is available for an initial 1 year with possibility of extension. • Location: In-person The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Knoxville, TN. • Benefits: Healthcare, 401k benefit plants • Opportunities for outreach and science communication • Open to international candidates
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, evolution, ecology, or related field.
• Experience with microscopy, physiology, or other lab work is preferred but not required. • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging.
Responsibilities:
-Conducting laboratory and field experiments in plant histology, microscopy, and physiology.
-preserving plant tissue in formalin or acroelin-based fixatives -sectioning plant material using sliding and rotary microtome -mounting slides following standard histology protocols -staining slides -microscopy using Zeiss M2, V20, Stemi 508k -cultivating plants -using a Licor 6800 -coding in R -preparing reports, writing portions of manuscripts, contributing in lab meeting -Maintaining laboratory equipment -ordering supplies/materials -keeping a chemical inventory -training students on lab safety and equiptment use -mentoring students
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV, a 1-page cover letter summarizing research interests and experiences, and the contact information of three references to Jacob Suissa (jsuissa@utk.edu). Any questions about the position should be directed to Jacob Suissa. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled (ideally by May). All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration. We value intellectual curiosity, continuous learning, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who share these values and members of groups underrepresented in the sciences, and from students completing their first or second undergraduate years. The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is the flagship university in the Tennessee state higher education system. Knoxville is a diverse medium-sized city in the Tennessee Valley with a relatively low cost of living. The area is rich in natural beauty (mountains, lakes, rivers). It is a great place to botanize and interact with nature.
Web Link:
http://
Compensation Range:
45k–47K
Contact Name:
Jacob Suissa, jsuissa@utk.edu
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