A research technician position is available at the Institute of Biology, University of Graz, Austria. The position is planned to start on October 1st, 2022 on a 20 hours/week basis and fixed-term for 1 year (with the possibility to extend for a second year). The successful candidate will contribute to the recently started FWF project: The dynamics of environmental DNA in subtropical waterholes: Uncovering the potential of aquatic eDNA to infer African terrestrial mammal biodiversity.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Perform molecular genetic analyses on environmental DNA (eDNA) and tissue samples, including:
- eDNA extractions from filtered water samples and sediment samples, and DNA extraction from tissue samples.
- Real-time PCR (especially TaqMan qPCR)
- Conventional end-point PCR
- Sanger sequencing
- Metabarcoding library preparation for HT-sequencing
- Training of bachelor and/or master students in laboratory processes
Qualifications required
Please send any inquiries and/or applications to: tamara.schenekar@uni-graz.at
- Methodological knowledge in relevant laboratory processes (DNA extractions, PCR, Sanger sequencing, qPCR. Experience with HT library preparation is an advantage).
- Ability to process samples with utmost cleanliness and care and under clean room conditions
- Ability to work independently as well as troubleshoot and optimize laboratory processes
- Experience in processing non-invasive samples, such as fecal or eDNA samples, especially from mammals, is an advantage.
- Completed bachelor studies in biology/microbiology/molecular biology/zoology or similar desirable
- Competence in written and spoken English is required, competence in German is advantageous for living in Graz but not required for the position.
- Cover letter with short personal introduction (less than a A4 page).
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of any university degrees
- Proof of any scientific publications, if available
Please send any inquiries and/or applications to: tamara.schenekar@uni-graz.at
