University of Oklahoma Norman Campus: Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences: Anthropology
Description:
We are seeking a Research Coordinator at the Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research. The ideal candidate for this position will have laboratory experience in sample preparation for high-throughput DNA sequencing and be interested in contributing to funded research projects on mammal and sedimentary DNA.
The Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research (LMAMR- lmamr.org) represent an interdisciplinary partnership that seeks to understand biocultural, ecological and evolutionary dimensions of life. We study biomolecules retrieved from the following: extant, forensic, historical, archaeological, and environmental materials, with special attention to humans and human-associated organisms including commensals and pathogens. Our mission includes innovation in research and commitment to training in molecular and systems biology approaches, with a collaborative effort towards conservation, cultural respect, community engagement and outreach, both regional and international.
Duties:
Education: Required Bachelor's degree. MA/MS in Life Sciences or Anthropology with genomics experience preferred. Two years of experience in lieu of Master's degree.
Skills:
Description:
We are seeking a Research Coordinator at the Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research. The ideal candidate for this position will have laboratory experience in sample preparation for high-throughput DNA sequencing and be interested in contributing to funded research projects on mammal and sedimentary DNA.
The Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research (LMAMR- lmamr.org) represent an interdisciplinary partnership that seeks to understand biocultural, ecological and evolutionary dimensions of life. We study biomolecules retrieved from the following: extant, forensic, historical, archaeological, and environmental materials, with special attention to humans and human-associated organisms including commensals and pathogens. Our mission includes innovation in research and commitment to training in molecular and systems biology approaches, with a collaborative effort towards conservation, cultural respect, community engagement and outreach, both regional and international.
Duties:
- Collaborate with PIs, lab manager and postdocs on study design and implementation
- Perform standardized laboratory protocols for sample processing and analysis
- Manage sample inventories and associated metadata throughout sample collection, laboratory processing, and long-term storage
- Collect, organize, manage, and analyze research data and metadata
- Prepare reports summarizing results of experiments or conclusions of research projects
- Help maintain the laboratories
- Keep detailed records of all work-related activities
- Travel for project meetings/sample collection as needed
- Identify supplies and reagents that need to be purchased
- Perform various duties as needed to successfully complete research project objectives
- Contribute to the collaborative and supportive LMAMR community
- Participate in science communication and outreach endeavors
Education: Required Bachelor's degree. MA/MS in Life Sciences or Anthropology with genomics experience preferred. Two years of experience in lieu of Master's degree.
Skills:
- Experience with DNA extraction, library preparation & high throughput sequencing.
- Experience with ancient DNA, eDNA, SedaDNA or degraded DNA (not required but useful).
- Experience with project management.
