Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity Positions

1/6/2021

Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity Positions

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Leslie Pick link

10/27/2020 01:40:22 pm

Postdoc position in Pick lab

Leslie Pick’s lab at the University of Maryland has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on the re-wiring of regulatory genes in insects. The particular project will use tools available for the flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum, to identify cis-regulatory elements and trans-acting factors that control the expression of pair-rule segmentation genes in this species. The project is part of a larger investigation into the variation in expression and function of segmentation genes in insects, which is supported by an NIH grant.

We seek a self-motivated, team player to join our group of researchers, which currently includes two graduate students, two technicians, one postdoctoral fellow, one research scientist and four undergraduate students. We are a collaborative group of researchers, open to new ideas and collaborations. We study questions about genetics, development, and evolution (evo-devo) using phylogenetically diverse insect species and a variety of techniques including transgenesis, RNAi, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, confocal imaging, and more. Please check out our lab website for more information about our group.

To apply, please send a CV and letter of interest to lpick@umd.edu. Experience with insect rearing and molecular biology is preferred but not required. We value and richness of working together as a group of diverse humans, each with our own backgrounds, ideas and cultures. We encourage individuals of all genders, gender identities or expression, races, cultural backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations or socio-economic status, to contact us about joining. We provide an inclusive, supportive environment and are always looking for new members of our team!

Any questions, just contact Leslie or a Pick lab member.

Margaret K Thayer link

1/6/2021 01:19:50 pm

The Insect (and other arthropod) collection at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago has a full-time vacancy for a Collections Assistant open for applications. The description (also copied below) and link to the application form and process are available here:

https://careers.hireology.com/fieldmuseum/490142/description

With respect to databasing, past experience with EMu would likely be a plus, since that is the system we use, but is definitely not required. (FYI, as a Curator Emerita, i.e., retired, I'm just spreading the word; please feel free to contact Collections Manager Dr. Maureen Turcatel <mturcatel@fieldmuseum.org> with any questions about the position.)

Collections Assistant - Insects
The Insect Collections Assistant will assist with care and maintenance of the Field Museum Insects, Arachnids and Myriapods Collection, focusing specifically on processing of incoming and outgoing specimen loans, and preparation and cataloging of newly collected material. The Insect Collections Assistant will also help with other projects as time permits.

Applications should be submitted by February 19, 2021.

Applicants should provide a CV as well as a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities
=Assist staff with processing outgoing and incoming specimen loans, loan returns, accessions, deaccessions, transfers, transshipments, permits and customs declarations
=Preparation, processing, and digitization of recently collected material and outgoing loan material
=Contribute to and maintain records relevant to the collection (EMu catalog, loan invoices, accession files)
=Participate in and assist with public programs, tours, and visiting researchers
=Assist with other projects as time allows, including, but not limited to, specimen imaging, rehousing of specimens, collection maintenance tasks, and specimen digitization

Qualifications and Skills
=Bachelor’s degree in biology (with an emphasis in Entomology) with at least 1 year of experience in Entomological Collections
=Knowledge of taxonomic principles
=Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
=Familiarity with collection databases, digitization, and specimen imaging skills highly desirable
=Knowledge of international and domestic regulations for shipment of biological specimens and specifically alcohol-preserved specimens
=Familiarity with natural history research loans
=Experience with handling insect specimens

The Field Museum is committed to a workforce that is diverse and inclusive and the Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Field Museum strives to create a working environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and that promotes human dignity among all staff. Realizing that good relations between co-workers are an integral part of job satisfaction, the Field Museum strives to create a climate of mutual respect among all employees.
The museum explicitly encourages applications by BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and people from other historically under-represented groups.

Duane McKenna link

1/21/2021 10:19:18 am

The McKenna Lab is hiring a 4-year postdoc in insect genomics and bioinformatics. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for data analysis and molecular lab work associated with a variety of comparative genomic, phylogenomic, and other evolutionary studies of insects and insect-plant interactions, and will work closely with me and other members of my lab. All researchers with relevant background will be considered, regardless of organism(s) studied.

Application deadline: The position is open until filled.
For more info. & to apply: http://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/25665
Contact for questions: Duane McKenna (dmckenna@memphis.edu)

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