We are seeking a research technician to support the research group BIODESERTS at the BIOPOLIS/CIBIO – Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, Campus de Vairão, Vairão, Portugal.
This is a full-time 12-month position with the possibility of an extension. The work will include several tasks within the ongoing research project on evaluating tree disease causes, particularly studying invertebrate, vertebrate, fungi and bacteria communities associated with trees. The tasks to be accomplished involve:
- DNA extraction of invasive and non-invasive samples;
- DNA amplification and library preparation for Sanger and Illumina sequencing,
- bioinformatic analysis, including data processing, barcoding and metabarcoding and statistical analysis;
- reporting activities on laboratory and data analysis.
