Position Summary The lab of Dr. Emily Josephs in the Department of Plant Biology at Michigan State University is hiring a research technician. The technician will be involved in multiple projects in plant evolutionary genetics working with the species Capsella bursa-pastoris (Shepherd's Purse) and Chamaecrista fasiculata (Partridge Pea). These projects will include greenhouse and growth chamber experiments to measure plant phenotypes and DNA extractions from frozen or dried leaf tissue, as well as data analysis. The technician will also be expected to participate in lab meetings, collaborate with other lab members, and be involved in presenting and writing up the results from their work. The technician will also be responsible for ordering equipment and lab organization.