Evolutionary Anthropology
** finished (2021/08/31, finished 2022/04/07)
| Position ID: | Duke-EVANTH-AIR3_TUNG [#19388] |
| Position Title: | Associate in Resesarch |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Location: | Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] |
| Subject Areas: | Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology Evolutionary Anthropology |
| Appl Deadline: | 2021/10/22 11:59PM** finished (2021/08/31, finished 2022/04/07) |
| Position Description: | |
An Associate in Research position is available, starting in September 2021, in the Tung lab at Duke University. The Tung lab studies the relationship between behavior, the social environment, and genetics and genomics. We combine detailed phenotypic and demographic information with modern genomic data sets on gene regulation and epigenetics. A major focus of our research involves the evolutionary ecology and evolutionary genetics of wild baboons from the Amboseli ecosystem of Kenya. We seek a skilled Associate in Research who will contribute to generating genetic and genomic data from this population, particularly non-invasive genotyping and genotyping-by-sequencing data that will be used to extend the nine-generation Amboseli baboon pedigree.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience with DNA extraction, non-invasive genotyping, and library preparation for high-throughput sequencing. Other important traits include the ability to work independently, the ability to multi-task, and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and careful record keeping are essential, and experience with biological sample collection or management in a field setting is desirable.
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