Job Description
Operating Title
Research Assistant
Long Classification Title
Research Technician III
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH COLSA Biological Sciences
Summary of Position
The job involves serving as a research assistant to carry out experiments related to the rearing of parasitoids of the blueberry gall midge (BGMC) using mass collection techniques specific to microhymenoptera. The experiments will be conducted at blueberry farms and wild fields located in Florida, New Hampshire, and Maine during the peak host abundance times.
Additionally, the job entails developing molecular and morphological species concepts for platygastrids found in blueberry farms using a range of techniques such as DNA-barcoding, confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and brightfield microscopy. The research assistant will also produce user-friendly identification keys that can be used by growers, extension agents, and researchers for informed pest management practices.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience
2 years
Posting Number
PS4026FY23
Other minimum qualifications
The ideal candidate for the job should possess the ability to identify Platygastridae at the generic level, as well as the ability to identify the species of the Synopeas, Inostemma, and Platygaster genera. The candidate must also have prior experience in DNA barcoding of Platygastridae and must be proficient in using a range of techniques such as Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and 3D reconstruction using Drishti and ImageJ.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/55766Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00
Grade
14
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
Posting Date
05/26/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Closing Date
06/04/2023
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
Yes
Job Category
Hourly Staff (Non-Exempt)
Appointment Type
Grant Funded
If TERM position provide projected end date
05/31/2024
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Duty/Responsibility
Conduct experiments related to rearing parasitoids of the blueberry gall midge (BGMC) using mass collection techniques specific to microhymenoptera.
Duty/Responsibility
Conduct experiments at blueberry farms and wild fields located in Florida, New Hampshire, and Maine during peak host abundance times.
Duty/Responsibility
Develop molecular and morphological species concepts for platygastrids using DNA-barcoding, CLSM, SEM, and brightfield microscopy.
Duty/Responsibility
Produce user-friendly identification keys for growers, extension agents, and researchers to implement informed pest management practices.
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