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Principal Investigator Walker Lab
Faith Walker
Faith Walker is an Associate Research Professor in the School of Forestry and an Associate Director of PMI for heading the Ancient DNA Core. Her lab uses trace DNA to study wildlife ecology and disease.
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Research Technician
Do Exciting Research
We’re recruiting for a Research Assistant for basic and applied research focused on vertebrate and pathogen genetics.
You’ll be working with Faith Walker’s Lab on the Species from Feces program.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field
Preferred qualifications: Master's degree and/or 2-4 years of genetics experience
Primary duties:- DNA extraction from wildlife fecal samples and other sample types
- Next-Generation library preparations
- PCR/qPCR sample screening
- Experiments in a BSL2 environment
- Hands on training working with a team
- Handling potentially hazardous materials safely, such as laboratory chemicals and disease-causing organisms
We’re looking for folks experienced with:- Genetic techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, Sanger sequencing, library preparation for next-generation sequencing, and targeted enrichment
- Laboratory safety including handling biohazardous materials and laboratory chemicals
- Pre-exposure rabies vaccinations
- Principles and techniques used in molecular genetic analysis
- Data entry and analysis of scientific data
- Working with a laboratory group and mentoring undergraduates in lab techniques
- Microsoft Access
- Organizational skills with an eye for detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Promoting a diverse, inclusive environment
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The Pathogen and Microbiome Institute
The Pathogen and Microbiome Institute (PMI) is a research unit at NAU that spans departments and colleges to gather infectious disease and microbiome scientists into a single multi-disciplinary environment. The joint efforts span computational, genomic, microbiology, immunology, and public health disciplines to generate synergy that can’t be achieved within academic silos. The world-class science makes for an ideal training environment for students to achieve their personal professional goals. PMI is closely associated with TGen North, with whom the institute shares infrastructure to maximize Arizona’s investment in science.
