What are the responsibilities and job description for the Short Term Research Assistant (Ayayee Microbial Ecology Group) position at University of Nebraska Omaha?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Short Term Research Assistant (Ayayee Microbial Ecology Group)
Department
Biology
Essential Functions
1. Assist with developing and validating protocols for hookworm rearing in the lab
from egg to adult.
2. Assist with the validation of protocols for performing FISH on hookworm lab-reared and
wild-collected hookworm larvae.
3. Perform molecular analyses (DNA extraction and clean up, PCR, 16S sequence analyses).
4. Assists generally in the lab when needed and be a a cooperative lab member.
5. Present results at meetings and conferences.
Work Schedule
M-F : 20hrs / wk
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
Potential applicants should be versed in molecular techniques, be able to demonstrate initiative, and can take the lead on the project (by doing extensive background readings, protocol development, and validation of techniques) related to the utilization of Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) techniques. We will use FISH to assess the localization of stable and viable commensal bacteria in live and wild-collected hookworms from Ghana. Potential applicants will also be expected to develop lab culturing protocols for rearing hookworms (from eggs to adults on nematode growth media). They must also be willing to learn and perform bioinformatic analyses of associated gut microbiomes of hookworms, as we will first perform 16S sequencing on a subset of these specimens to assess the microbial community of cultured nematodes
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regularly standing, walking moderate distances, lifting and carrying moderate objects.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors with exposure to cleaning solutions.
Salary
18.00 / hr
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2024T-00172
Open Date
10 / 23 / 2024
Close Date
11 / 05 / 2024
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
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