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We are recruiting a postdoctoral associate to work on a two year project developing and applying eDNA methods in estuarine systems in the United States.  We are seeking an individual with skills in developing and applying molecular methods to support management of marine systems, including sample collection, preparation, and analyses.  The successful candidate will work with faculty in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and the Hubbard Center for Genome Studies, as well as stakeholders in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System.This project is working with multiple stakeholders to develop and implement a collaborative eDNA-based monitoring program at 10 existing field sites. We work with resource managers to identify information needs, and to design sampling and analysis methods that can be implemented within an existing monitoring program (the National Estuarine Research Reserve System Wide Monitoring Program).  Researchers and stakeholders work together to interpret results and refine methods.  We seek a motivated postdoc to lead the testing and development of laboratory analyses.  The main focus of this position is on molecular lab work, but field sampling, bioinformatics and stakeholder communication are also key components. 

The candidate should have qualifications and interests in a combination of the following topics:·         A PhD in molecular biology, marine biology, environmental science or other relevant field·         Molecular laboratory skills, including metabarcoding and single species (ddPCR) analyses·         Bioinformatics and data analysis·         Stakeholder communication and collaborative science