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Ocean Career: University of California, Santa Cruz Microbial Oceanography Junior
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Ocean Career: University of California, Santa Cruz Microbial Oceanography Junior Specialist
ECO Posted On July 16, 2024Dr. Kendra Turk-Kubo in the Ocean Sciences Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a Microbial Oceanography Junior Specialist. The specialist will support research on the distribution and activity of microorganisms involved in nitrogen fixation in open ocean and coastal environments.Responsibilities:Preparation for research cruises.Processing cruise samples.Generating cDNA.Making amplicon sequence libraries.Quantifying diazotrophs using qPCR.General lab management, including stocking reagents, culture maintenance, ordering supplies, and overseeing basic lab maintenance.Applicants with expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply:Basic molecular biology skills.DNA removal from RNA extracts using DNAse.Complementary DNA generation using the Invitrogen SuperScriptIV kit.Knowledge of quantitative PCR using Taqman chemistry.Expertise in conducting cell counts of phytoplankton and heterotrophic bacteria using a BD Influx cell sorter.Qualifications
B.S. (or equivalent foreign degree) in molecular biology, marine biology, or a related scientific field. It is expected that the degree requirement will be completed by September 30, 2024.A minimum of one year of research experience in a microbial oceanography lab (while obtaining B.A./B.S. or post-degree).Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $56,600.
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ECO Posted On July 16, 2024Dr. Kendra Turk-Kubo in the Ocean Sciences Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a Microbial Oceanography Junior Specialist. The specialist will support research on the distribution and activity of microorganisms involved in nitrogen fixation in open ocean and coastal environments.Responsibilities:Preparation for research cruises.Processing cruise samples.Generating cDNA.Making amplicon sequence libraries.Quantifying diazotrophs using qPCR.General lab management, including stocking reagents, culture maintenance, ordering supplies, and overseeing basic lab maintenance.Applicants with expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply:Basic molecular biology skills.DNA removal from RNA extracts using DNAse.Complementary DNA generation using the Invitrogen SuperScriptIV kit.Knowledge of quantitative PCR using Taqman chemistry.Expertise in conducting cell counts of phytoplankton and heterotrophic bacteria using a BD Influx cell sorter.Qualifications
B.S. (or equivalent foreign degree) in molecular biology, marine biology, or a related scientific field. It is expected that the degree requirement will be completed by September 30, 2024.A minimum of one year of research experience in a microbial oceanography lab (while obtaining B.A./B.S. or post-degree).Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $56,600.
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