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Full time Technician Wanted

A full-time technician/research assistant position is available in the group of Cassandra Extavour at Harvard University (Department of Organismal and Evolutionary Biology), Cambridge, MA, USA. This position will primarily assist with a project on stem cell regulation in the emerging model organism Parhyale hawaiensis. For further information on the Extavour lab’s work, visit www.extavourlab.com. A 12-month commitment is expected; pending satisfactory performance and availability of funding, the position may be renewed for a further one to three years.

We are seeking a well-trained and self-motivated technician with good organizational, molecular biology, management, and social skills. The successful applicant should have prior laboratory experience with molecular biology techniques, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently. A degree in biology or a related field would be a plus. Experience in developmental biology and/or bioinformatics is desirable but not absolutely required. The position is available immediately.

The responsibilities of the technician/research assistant will include the following: creating plasmid constructs for arthropod transgenesis, and protein expression; collection and preparation of arthropod embryos and adult tissues; assistance with maintaining arthropod cultures; preparing media and other reagents; and assistance in the daily operation and maintenance of the lab. Lab work will include standard molecular biology procedures such as DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, molecular cloning, protein sample preparation, and Western blots.

To apply for this position, please send (1) a cover letter outlining your previous experience and explaining your interest in this position; (2) your curriculum vitae/résumé; and (3) the names of three references, as a single PDF file to extavour@oeb.harvard.edu. Interested applicants should also go to the Harvard employment website in order to officially be considered. The requisition number for this position is 21494. The subject line of your email should be “Extavour Tech Position 2010.” Informal inquiries are welcome and should be sent to the same e-mail address.

The deadline for submission is 30 July 2010. Interviews will be conducted in July and August 2010.

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Harvard University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

Postdoctoral Position Available

A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in Cassandra Extavour’s group at Harvard University (Department of Organismal and Evolutionary Biology), Cambridge, MA, USA. The Postdoctoral Researcher will participate in a variety of projects on stem cell regulation in the emerging model organism Parhyale hawaiensis. The project will make use of use transgenesis, live imaging, experimental embryology, and transcriptomics to explore cell fate decision in wild type, regulative, and self-renewing developmental contexts. For further information on the Extavour lab’s work, visit www.extavourlab.com. A 12-month commitment is expected; pending satisfactory performance and availability of funding, the position may be renewed for a further one to three years.

A Ph.D. in developmental biology, stem cell biology, evolutionary developmental biology or related fields is required. Applicants should also possess strong skills in molecular biology, microscopy, and microdissection (of embryos and tissues in a 50-300 m size range). Experience working with large data sets, bioinformatics and next-generation sequencing analysis is desirable but not absolutely required. Applicants should be enthusiastic, creative, organized, and highly motivated. Excellent communication skills and a strong publication record are expected. The position is available immediately.

To apply for this position, please send (1) a cover letter outlining your previous experience and explaining your interest in this position; (2) your curriculum vitae/résumé; and (3) the names of three references, as a single PDF file to extavour@oeb.harvard.edu. Interested applicants should also go to the Harvard employment website in order to officially be considered. One of your letters of reference should be from your Ph.D. supervisor. The subject line of your email should be “Extavour Postdoc 2010.” Informal inquiries are welcome and should be sent to the same e-mail address.

The deadline for submission is 30 July 2010. Interviews will be conducted in July and August 2010.

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Harvard University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and applications from women and minorities are encouraged.