Research Associate 3 - Hourly

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The Dassanayake lab is hiring a hourly research associate 3 to assist with DNA/RNA extractions and conduct sequence analyses to support project goals for GR-00006024.

Duties Include:
50% Extract DNA/RNA and conduct plant cloning studies;

25% Grow Shrenkiella parvula and other related plants;

25% Conduct genomic and transcriptomic analyses.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of specific experience in growing Schrenkiella parvula and using molecular and computational biology methods used in comparative transcriptomics.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD with specific experience in Plant cloning and transcriptome computational analysis.

Job Competencies required:

Beginner in plant cloning;
Advanced in Extracting DNA/RNA; Growing Shrenkiella parvula and other related plants;

Proficient in Conducting genomic and transcriptomic analyses.

Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Please submit a current cv and contact information of 3 references. An official transcript showing highest degree obtained will be needed prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the position, please contact Lori Bond at .... Posting Date: June 18, 2025 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 3, 2025 Additional Position Information:

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