Research Associate

at  University of Texas at Austin

Job Posting Title:
Research Associate
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Hiring Department:
Department of Integrative Biology
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Nov 01, 2024
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Oct 31, 2025
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Location:

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts related to plant-microbiome interactions, including experiments utilizing synthetic communities.
• Develop methods, conduct experiments, and prepare manuscript exploring the role of root exudates and metabolites on the establishment of the root microbiome.
• Use culturing techniques to isolate and describe microbes associated with plant roots.
• Lead microbiome engineering experiments based on host mediated selection.
• Help to train and mentor undergraduate researchers in the lab. Manage lab technicians related to microbiology research.
• Help lab field campaigns associated with common garden field experiments.
• Present research results at conferences and meetings. Help to generate pilot data and figures for grant proposal applications

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