Parasitology Research Technician
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
Job Description
Requisition Number:
46034
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
03-Mar-2023
Date Posted:
06-Feb-2023
Job Summary
The Johnson Laboratory in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department is seeking temporary parasitology research technicians at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
EBIO's disciplinary strengths include ecology, evolution, genetics, behavior, biology education research and systematics. Our research programs have relevance for global change, conservation biology, the spread of diseases, and revealing fundamental mechanisms underlying the structural and functional adaptations of organisms.
The Johnson Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder (www.johnsonlaboratory.com) is a diverse and multi-faceted research group devoted to the study of disease community ecology. It runs one of the longest observational records of multi-host, multi-parasite communities across over 80 ponds in California. The study of these systems, coupled with experimental research conducted in the lab as well as across whole ecosystems, has helped address fundamental questions about the spread of disease in complex systems.
The Johnson Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder (www.johnsonlaboratory.com) is a diverse and multi-faceted research group devoted to the study of disease community ecology. It runs one of the longest observational records of multi-host, multi-parasite communities across over 80 ponds in California. The study of these systems, coupled with experimental research conducted in the lab as well as across whole ecosystems, has helped address fundamental questions about the spread of disease in complex systems.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Perform necropsies on a wide range of amphibian species to identify and quantify macroparasite infections.
- Primarily responsibilities will include (i) isolation of macroparasites for molecular and morphological vouchers and (ii) use of microscopic imaging techniques to document infections in situ.
What You Should Know
- All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to align with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.
What We Can Offer
The hiring range for this full-time temporary position is $16-22.00 per hour.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field related to ecological or veterinary sciences as well as demonstrated prior experience in identifying parasites.
What You Will Need
- A successful candidate for this position should have a background in aquatic parasitology with extensive experience involving animal necropsy, preferably with aquatic vertebrates.
- Applicants are expected to have strong organizational skills, demonstrated experience in data management, and an ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary scientific team.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience with data management programs, such as Microsoft Excel and R, are preferred.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until March 3rd, 2023.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
