Lab manager position available at the Laboratory of Paleogenetics and Conservation Genetics at the University of Warsaw (Poland).
The position is financed by the National Science Centre Poland as a part of "Paleogenomic analysis of small mammals in the reconstruction of species responses to climate change" research project.
The position predominantly involves logistic support of the Laboratory. In particular:
- monitoring the Laboratory's reagent and equipment stock and procurement
- organization of work in the laboratory and ensuring users' adherence to cleanliness and safety rules in the laboratory
- participation in laboratory work, such as ancient DNA extraction or preparation of DNA libraries for high-throughput sequencing.
- Master's or PhD degree in biology, biotechnology, or molecular biology or similar.
- Good knowledge of molecular genetics, experience in laboratory work.
- Experience in DNA extraction, preparation of DNA libraries for sequencing and/or in ancient DNA oriented techniques highly welcomed.
- Motivation to work
- Knowledge of English at a level allowing to communicate freely and to read specialized literature with understanding
- a friendly and motivating working environment in young and dynamic team
- participation in an exciting research project using the state-of-the-art research techniques
Contract duration: up to 48 months (including a 6-month probation period)
The official advertisement can be found here*:
https://www.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cent-46-2021_job-offer_sonata-bis-10-baca_-en.pdf
*(the position is called "technician" in the advertisement because a "laboratory manager" position type does not officially exist at the University)
Please contact Mateusz Baca (m.baca@cent.uw.edu.pl) if you are interested in the position.
