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OPPORTUNITIES: Funding programs and job openings of interest to barcoders
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Permalink Reply by Karen James on -
For jobs and grants, I'd also suggest following @evoldir on twitter.
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Permalink Reply by Julianne Mendi on -
Hi Karen, I am new here but have found that link particularly useful thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Kris Jett on -
Hi Tushar,
I'm glad you're finding this thread helpful-- that's the kind of benefit we're hoping Connect provides. Also, if you know of any opportunities to share, don't be shy-- you can go ahead and add them yourself, or you can send them to me and I'd be happy to post them as well.
Cheers!
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Permalink Reply by Dhivya on -
Dear Collegue,
I would like know the Postdoctoral programs and Job oppurtunies in DNA Barcoding.
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Permalink Reply by Kris Jett on
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Hi Dhivya,
The easiest way you can keep track of the postdoctoral programs and job opportunities is to click the '+Follow' e-mail link on the first post above-- that will send you an e-mail notification whenever a new response has been added.
Hope this is helpful!
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Permalink Reply by Matthew Sileo on -
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY(Students):
The Philadelphia Botanical Club
Bayard Long Award for Botanical Research
Eligibility: Students enrolled in a degree-granting program at any post-secondary level may apply.
Project Requirements: The research project must advance our knowledge of plants that occur in the Philadelphia area. For purposes of this award plants are as traditionally defined to include green plants as well the plant-like organisms: lichens, fungi, and all groups of algae. The Philadelphia area includes counties of PA, NJ, DE and MD within a 50-mile radius of Philadelphia. The scope of the research need not be limited to plants occurring in this area. For example, a systematic botany project focusing on a genus with worldwide distribution but with one or more species occurring in the Philadelphia area would be eligible for support.
Types of expenses eligible for support: Field, herbarium, and lab work are all eligible for funding. Travel and living expenses associated with field or herbarium research are eligible, as are supplies and minor equipment associated with field or lab work.
Amount of award: The awards generally are for $500. Higher amounts will be considered depending on needs.
How to Apply: Submit three copies of the following items to: Bayard Long Research Award, Philadelphia Botanical Club, Department of Botany, Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Proposal describing the research to be conducted and emphasizing the role the grant funds would play. The proposal should be printed in 11- or 12-point font with 1-inch margins. The proposal (not including the reference list) must fit within two single-spaced pages.
3. Itemized budget
4. Two letters of recommendation, one of them from the major professor (graduate students) or adviser (undergraduates)
Deadline: 15 August and 15 February; awardees will receive notification by the 15th of the month following the application.
Awardees will be invited to present their results to the Philadelphia Botanical Club at one of its monthly meetings.
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Permalink Reply by Dr A P Singh on -
Respected Sir,
I am interested in availing Funds for Barcoding Projects on Lepidoptera, particularly Pyraloidea . Hope to hear soon
Regards
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Permalink Reply by Safia Janjua on
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I am working in an organization where two barcoding projects are in their initial stages one is of Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster) and other one is of Masheer (Tor putitora). I am seeking for grant/fund to pursue our projects. I any one know any source please do inform me.
regards
Safia
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Permalink Reply by Kris Jett on
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**Limited number of spots still available. Application deadline has
been extended**
Graduate and Professional Course
Non-Invasive Genetic Techniques in Wildlife Conservation
May 19-25, 2012
Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
At the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, VA, USA
Visit http://conservationtraining.si.edu or contact
SCBItraining@si.edu for more information.
This course is an introduction for graduate students and professionals
to the applications, benefits, and drawbacks of non-invasive genetic
techniques to wildlife conservation. The course will concentrate on the
use of non-invasive techniques to answer questions in animal behavior,
population biology, and population management, with a particular focus on
the conservation of mammalian populations. Participants gain hands-on
experience relating to all stages of a research project utilizing
modern non-invasive methods by working with expert researchers through
a combination of field, laboratory and computer-based modules.
Throughout the course participants work through directed research
projects, progressing from study design through field data collection,
sampling protocols, and DNA extraction and amplification, to analysis of
microsatellite and sequence data using the most effective and accessible
software packages. The course focuses on relatedness, population size
estimation and population dynamics; additional lectures address genotype
reliability, research applications for ancient DNA, and applications of
next-generation pyrosequencing.
Many of these groundbreaking non-invasive genetic techniques were
initially developed at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and its Center
for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics (CCEG). Course instructors
include scientists from CCEG (Drs. Jesus Maldonado and Rob Fleischer)
and George Mason University (Dr. Christine Bozarth) and several expert
visiting instructors including Drs. Mike Schwartz, Elizabeth Archie,
and Lori Eggert. While most instruction takes place in Front Royal,
the course also includes laboratory work at the National Zoo's new
state-of-the-art genetics lab in Washington, DC.
The course fee is $1,500, which includes instruction and course materials
as well as all meals, lodging, and transport to/from Washington-Dulles
International Airport (IAD). All other travel costs and incidental
expenses are the participant's responsibility. Participants earn
Continuing Education Units; graduate course credit (1) is available for
qualified applicants through George Mason University (total fee: $1600
in-state (VA), $1850 out-of-state). Participants should have previously
completed a college-level genetics and basic ecology/evolution course.
Additional Upcoming Courses:
For more information on each of these, see:
http://conservationtraining.si.edu
* Species Monitoring & Conservation: Amphibians (March 26- April 6, 2012)
* Species Monitoring & Conservation: Terrestrial Mammals (April 16-27, 2012)
* Adaptive Management for Conservation Success (June 11-22, 2012)
* Applied Climate Change (October 15-26, 2012)
* Spatial Ecology, Geospatial Analysis, and Remote Sensing for
Conservation (October 29-November 9, 2012)
* Effective Conservation Leadership (November 4-10, 2012)
Joe Kolowski, Ph.D.| Graduate and Professional Training Manager
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Center for Conservation Education and Sustainability
National Zoological Park
1500 Remount Road, Front Royal, VA 22630
T 540.635.0205| F 540.635.6506| Email kolowskij@si.edu
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Permalink Reply by Kris Jett on
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The Bolnick lab in the Section of Integrative Biology at the University of Texas at Austin, is seeking a highly motivated research technician to assist with a study of the evolution and quantitative genetic basis of interactions between helminth parasites and fish hosts. For more information on the Bolnick lab, visit: https://webspace.utexas.edu/dib73/Bolnicklab/Bolnicklab.html
Responsibilities will include: The primary responsibility of the lab technician will be animal care, including husbandry of a large laboratory population of fish (threespine stickleback), and maintaining a culture of a cestode parasite. Additional responsibilities, as time allows, will include surveying parasite abundance and identity in samples of wild-caught stickleback, DNA extraction, PCR, and sample preparation for next-gen sequencing. The technician will have the opportunity to assist with periodic field work on Vancouver Island, Canada, to obtain specimens. The technician may also assist with daily management of the laboratory, including purchasing, equipment maintenance, and database management.
Minimum qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in biology or equivalent field. A strong work ethic, an ability to work independently and meticulously, and good organizational skills.
Preferred qualifications: Experience with one or more of the following is desirable: fish care, molecular genetics, parasitology, or immunology.
Position Title: Research Technician 1
Employer: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Where: Section of Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Classification: Full-time
Starting Salary: $30,000 to 35,000 annually depending on qualifications, plus health insurance and retirement benefits.
Start date: No later than June 30 2012
Duration: Renewable annually depending on performance, with an expected duration of two years.
To apply:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. The application should include:
1) a letter of application with a description of past research experience and education (degree, institution, GPA, courses taken), and other relevant skills.
2) a curriculum vitae
3) the names of three references
The application may be sent via email as a pdf file (preferred) or word file to: danbolnick@mail.utexas.edu
HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
==========================Dr. Daniel I. Bolnick
Early Career Scientist
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Associate Professor
Section of Integrative Biology
One University Station C0930
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 78712
512-471-2824
fax 512-471-3878
danbolnick@mail.utexas.edu
https://webspace.utexas.edu/dib73/TheBolnickLab/Home.html
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Permalink Reply by Kris Jett on
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Research Assistant I, Yale University
Official Start Date: Flexible but before July 29, 2012(Truncated due to length)
The DNA Analysis Facility on Science Hill (http://dna-analysis.research.yale.edu//) is ... recruiting a Full-Time Research Assistant position, which will become open for hire in July 2012 with a flexible start date...
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person, who enjoys acquiring new skills and working with a team of evolutionary geneticists and students. Although the primary responsibilities for the position are to assist with the daily operations of the Core Facility there is the possibility of participating in independent research projects connected with the YIBS-MSCG Center.
General Purpose: Work as part of a team within a high-volume DNA Analysis Core facility that provides services to researchers at Yale and the broader scientific community. Assist in preparing and processing DNA Sequencing and Fragment Analysis samples. Review data and provide troubleshooting support.
1. Assist with all day-to-day operations of the Facility including sample prep, processing and data review using a web- based Laboratory Information Management System to process and manage orders.
2. Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and ensure compliance with OEHS regulations.
3. Operate and perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment including Applied Biosystems 3730xl Genetic Analyzer, Thermal Cyclers, manual and electronic single and multi-channel pipets and centrifuges.
4. Order and maintain stock solutions and lab supplies.
5. Effectively communicate and interact with facility users, in person, over the phone and through email to answer routine questions regarding setting up new user accounts, sample submission and preparation and general information regarding billing procedures.6. Use a variety of software applications to analyze and review data for quality control and troubleshooting purposes.
7. Troubleshoot an array of issues with data pipelines and custom scripts written in Perl and Bash to ensure efficient delivery of data to users.
Education and Experience: a Bachelor degree in a biological field
Skills and Abilities:
1. Experience with Sanger Sequencing Data or Microsatellite Analysis, and/or involvement in a Population Genetics Project.
2. Experience in standard molecular biology and general laboratory techniques.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with scientists of various levels of training; from Principal Investigators to Undergraduates.
4. Work independently as well as part of a team.
5. Familiarity with MAC, PC, and common software packages such as MS Office, Adobe, Dreamweaver and SFTP¢s.
Additional Education and Experience: Educational emphasis in biology, genetics, or biochemistry preferred. Candidates with prior experience in Sanger Sequencing, Microsatelite Analysis, Population Genetics, Linux Administration, programming in Perl and Databasing with SQL, will be given immediate consideration.
Work Hours: minimum of 37.5 hours. Modified workweek with a combination of weekday and weekend hours, typical workday 10-6pm M-F, with overtime as needed.
Conditions of Appointment: Yale staff are offered a salary according to qualifications and work experience. The range of salaries for a level C Research Assistant technician is $19.47-$21.38/hour. This is a full time appointment (37.5 hours per week) initially for a two-year term, and subject to evaluation after the first year. For benefits description please refer to the following web site: www.yale.edu/hronline/benefits/ct.html
For preliminary inquiries please contact Dr. Adalgisa Caccone at adalgisa.caccone@yale.ed
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