A full-time Research Associate (RA) position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ryan Bracewell in the EEB program at Indiana University Bloomington to help study functional genomics and chromosome evolution in beetles. The RA will be involved in insect colony maintenance, next-generation and long-read sequencing library preparation (RNA-seq, Hi-C, Nanopore), experimental execution, and data collection/management. The RA will also be responsible for ordering lab supplies, maintaining lab equipment, and helping to mentor undergraduate students. Information about the Bracewell lab is available at https://ryanbracewell.com .  

B.S. in Biology or a related field with previous research experience in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, and/or evolution is required.  M.S. or Ph.D. applicants will also be considered.  Good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are expected.  

Please submit a cover letter describing interest and previous experience, a curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references (including email addresses and phone numbers) to 

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/12379
Expected start date is late spring/negotiable. 

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