Kelp Genomics Research Assistant
The Global Change Research Group, located in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, is hiring a research assistant to support our lab’s research on giant and bull kelp genomics. In partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, we seek to better understand the genetic health of kelp along the coast of California. To support of this mission, the research assistant will help process kelp tissue, extract DNA, and perform quality control steps. The preferred candidate would have strong communication skills and attention-to-detail, and be available during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Previous experience with molecular biology and sterile lab technique is preferred, but not required, we will help you learn the required technical skills. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Estimated number of hours per week: 10 hrs
Summary of Duties:
This position is primarily based in a molecular ecology wet lab at UCSC’s Coastal Campus. There may be occasional optional opportunities to help with field sampling. Weekly meeting attendance is expected.
10% meetings
10% documentation, technical write-up
80% lab work processing kelp tissue and DNA samples
Preferred by not required:
Genetic and evolution coursework
Previous molecular biology experience
For more information about our lab, please visit https://globalchange.sites.ucsc.edu/
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct: