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Research Assistant III, Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, Dr. Julie Law
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
| POSITION SUMMARY The CO2 Removal on a Planetary Scale (CRoPS) project aims to develop crop plants that sequester more carbon via extensive root systems containing recalcitrant carbon polymers to fight climate change. A major component of this research is to conduct genetic and genomic analysis to identify and understand traits relevant for this project. The Research Assistant III (RAIII) will work with other members of the CRoPS project and with the Law laboratory to assess the roles of gene regulatory networks in modulating the accumulation of root bio-polymers. The RAIII will work with and manage a 2-3 person team responsible for conducting cloning and CRISPR editing experiments and for generating, propagating, and aiding in the phenotyping of transgenic plants. The RAIII will also participate in the preparation of various types of Illumina sequencing libraries to study plant transcriptomes and identify gene regulator networks. While these experiments will be done primarily in the plant model Arabidopsis thaliana, once lines with increased root traits are identified, the RAIII may also oversee and aid in the generation of constructs needed for creating transgenic crop plants. The RAIII will conduct scientific research (bench work), manage multiple projects, analyze data, and report findings as needed. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (1) managing a 2-3 person team, including projecting project time lines, scheduling and prioritizing experiments, and reporting on progress and/or bottlenecks (2) designing and overseeing all the cloning and sequencing experiments, (3) keeping track of DNA constructs and transgenic lines, (4) coordinating with greenhouse staff regarding projected space needs, (5) overseeing the budget allocated to this project, and (6) ordering the materials need for conducting all experiments. The RAIII will preform these tasks without close technical supervision. Rather, the RAIII will is expected to carry out their duties without close technical supervision. In summary, the RAIII will oversee multiple projects, encompassing many research areas and direct Research Assistant I personnel while summarizing the progress, challenges, and future priorities to the PI as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (45%) Cloning and transgenic plant generation
(20%) Molecular biology in support of genomics experiments
(25%) Research Oversight
(10%) Lab Support
EXPERIENCE Required:
Preferred:
EDUCATION Required
Preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Required
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/MENTAL ACTIVITIES/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This position requires constant handling, seeing, sitting, touching/feeling, analyzing, calculating, reasoning and working inside.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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