• Research Associate I

    University of Southern Mississippi (Ocean Springs, MS)


    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

    Job Summary

    The Hamdan Lab in the School of Ocean Science and Engineering at the University of Southern Mississippi seeks a research associate to support grant funded microbiome studies in the field and in laboratory settings. Work will focus on the study of aquatic microbial communities and their interaction with natural and anthropogenic features. Individuals with experience with microbiology, biogeochemistry, and molecular ecology are encouraged to apply.

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Engage in projects to characterize microbial communities in water, sediment, biofilms and in aquaculture settings.

    + Develop expertise in molecular techniques and bioinformatics to support projects.

    + Participate in planning and executing field work on oceanographic research vessels.

    + Assist with purchasing, inventory, and organization activities for lab group.

    + Contribute to written and oral communication through producing graphs and tables to summarize data and the development of reports, grants, and publications.

    + Participate in outreach through social media, and upkeep of the lab website, and perform other duties as assigned by the study PI.