PrincetonU.ResTech.MosquitoEvolBehaviorGenetics

The McBride Lab at Princeton University (http://mcbridelab.princeton.edu) is looking for a lab technician to support research on mosquito behavior,genetics, and evolution starting in mid/late summer 2026. The technician will devote ~70% of their time to helping with research and the remaining~30% time to general maintenance and lab support. The technician will be welcomed as a full lab member, attending journal clubs and lab meetings and contributing to a dynamic and interactive lab atmosphere.

This isan opportunity to become deeply involved in exciting research at the interface of evolution, genetics, and neuroscience and is well-suitedfor a recent college graduate looking for more experience/focus before graduate school.

Research project activities may include:

- Mosquito breeding and behavioral experiments
- Generation of transgenic strains using CRISPR/Cas9
- Molecular biology studies including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning

Essential

Qualifications:

The interested candidate should have a bachelor's degree in biology orrelated field and previous experience in a research laboratory (beyond lab classes). Previous experience rearing insects, studying behavior, and/or carrying out molecular biology protocols in a research setting is strongly preferred. A demonstrated interest in evolution, neuroscience, genomics and/or behavior is also preferred. It is essential that candidates behighly organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrate enthusiasm for working and communicating with others in a collaborative lab setting.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard toage, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Lindy McBride at csm7with questions/resume or directly apply here.