Research Specialist

The Rockefeller University, a world-renowned center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, seeks a Research Specialist to join Neurogenetics and Behavior. Will establish a mosquito research program and be responsible for planning and establishing an insectary and breeding colony of wild type and transgenic yellow fever mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti). Will supervise and train research staff and scientists and will perform independent research. The laboratory studies how behavior is modulated by internal physiological state and external sensory cues. This position will support a new HHMI-funded research program that seeks to understand the molecular genetic basis of variation in human host-seeking behavior by mosquitoes before and after blood feeding. Responsibilities include planning and building infrastructure for breeding and maintaining mosquito strains, developing and oversee the maintenance of the facility, including training technical and scientific staff in the care and breeding of Aedes mosquitoes, composing and administering relevant IACUC protocols necessary to support blood feeding regimens for the colony, monitoring laboratory members in safety and regulatory procedures related to transgenic insects and assure laboratory compliance for these procedures, participating in specific laboratory research projects, aiding laboratory members in research projects, and performing other duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree in health or physical sciences required; Master's degree preferred. Must have a minimum of three years of laboratory experience including at least one year supervisory experience and a minimum of two years of experience with mosquito rearing and breeding. Must have strong ability to supervise and train others, work independently as well as with a team, and review goals, analyze processes necessary to achieve those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals. Must be self motivated and have strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to perform or willingness to learn to perform genetic crosses and maintenance of transgenic strains necessary. We offer an excellent benefits package, tuition reimbursement and a competitive salary. The Rockefeller University is located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, on a 15-acre campus, along the East River ( www.rockefeller.edu/views.php ). The Rockefeller University is an Affirmative Action/VEVRAA/Equal Opportunity Employer.