[Drosophila] Research Technician KSU

[Theodore J Morgan]

Research Technician, Division of Biology, Kansas State University 

A position is available for a Research Technician in our lab in Division of
Biology at Kansas State University. We are seeking an enthusiastic person
interested in science to manage day-to-day lab activities and participate in
our molecular quantitative genetic research projects. We are investigating
the genetic control and evolution of environmental-stress-response
phenotypes in Drosophila melanogaster (see http://www.ksu.edu/morganlab).
Job responsibilities will include maintaining Drosophila stocks, performing
basic molecular biology techniques, and participating in large scale assays
of Drosophila phenotypes. Additional opportunities for independent research
projects may exist, depending on the experience and interest of the
successful candidate. Minimum required qualifications: B.S. degree in
biology or a related field and a minimum of 1-2 years experience in genetics
or molecular biology. This should include experience with DNA/RNA
extraction, PCR, and DNA sequencing. Preferred: M.S. degree in biology or
related field. The successful candidate should be motivated, have good
organizational skills, and be able to work independently. Salary will be
commensurate with experience and will include benefits.

Kansas State University has a very active community within the life
sciences, thus creating numerous opportunities for stimulating academic
interaction. These include the large and diverse Division of Biology
(www.ksu.edu/biology), as well as the interdepartmental programs of the
Ecological Genomics Institute (www.ksu.edu/ecogen) and the Arthropod
Genomics Center at Kansas State University.

Kansas State University is located in the city of Manhattan
(www.ci.manhattan.ks.us), a pleasant community of about 50,000 located in
the scenic Flint Hills of north central Kansas, about 2 hours west of Kansas
City. Local recreational opportunities include programs in the performing
arts, a large lake/park system, and the 8,616 acre Konza Prairie Biological
Station, a tallgrass prairie reserve that is jointly managed by the Division
of Biology, that contains several miles of hiking trails as well as about
200 bison.

Review of applications will begin on September 13, 2006, and continue until
the position is filled. To apply, send or email a cover letter, CV, and
three professional letters of reference to:

Ted Morgan Division of Biology Kansas State University Ackert Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506 Phone: 785-532-6126 Fax: 785-532-6653 email
tjmorgan at ksu.edu.

KSU is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its
employees

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Theodore J Morgan
Division of Biology
Kansas State University
232 Ackert Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

office: 785.532.6126
lab: 785.532.6074
fax: 785.532.6653
www.ksu.edu/morganlab
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