• Research Support Specialist

    SUNY Upstate Medical University (Syracuse, NY)


    Job Summary:

    The incumbent will perform the following duties:

    1) Perform tick identification, RNA extraction, and multiplex RT-PCR pathogen testing.

     

    2) Analyze Citizen Science tick surveillance and other tick testing data: [i] Impact of climate change on tick and pathogen emergence; [ii] Spatio-temporal changes in tick populations and pathogen prevalence; [iii] Ecological and environmental impact on tick and pathogen emergence.

     

    3) As needed, help with tick collection at field sites.

     

    4) Assist in developing public/social media/website messaging content [video/audio/text] for the Citizen Science Tick surveillance program

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree in Biological sciences or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Work Days:

    M-F generally 9-5.

    Message to Applicants:

    Recruitment Office: Human Resources