| Institution: Mindanao State University –
Iligan Institute of Technology (Ãå±±½ûµØ-IIT)Deadline for
Application: February 28, 2025; 5:00PM
 Project
Title: Reinforcing Water
Sustainability and Aquaculture: eDNA technology for Diatom community
Non-invasive Assessment (EDNA) of Lake Buluan, Maguindanao,
Philippines
 Project Leader: Sharon Rose Tabugo, Ph.D
 Duration: March - December 2025
 Salary: Php 15, 208.80/month
 Tentative
schedule of interview: March 4, 2025
 Qualifications:  
BS Biology or
MS Biology graduate with strong background/ experience working with
Diatom  Morphological Identification, Aquatic Biodiversity and
Bioinformatics handling Next-generation sequencing data
(NGS); Good oral and
written communication skills;Good
interpersonal skills/ can easily establish rapport with local
communities;Good computer
skills (Word processor, Excel, Photo editors);Swimming
skills is a plus;With pleasing
personality, independent and highly trainable Duties and Responsibilities: 
Prepare purchase and job order requests
of all items in the LIB related to the project; Coordinate with assigned
staff in admin for the preparation of the PPMP of the project;
Perform fieldwork and aquatic
biodiversity laboratory activities.
Perform DNA extraction from water
samples and PCR amplification;
Send samples for quality check,
2nd PCR amplification and sequencing; 
Analyze Next-Generation Sequencing
(NGS) data using different pipelines;
Prepare reports and papers pertaining
to the project including submission of quarterly and final reports;
Maintain operations and safety
protocols in the laboratory; Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in
writing. Please attach the following documents to the application letter
and send it to the address below: 
Resume/Curriculum Vitae;TOR/Evaluation of Grades;Photocopy of Valid ID of the person to hire, and;Application Letter indicating the subject
below: Subject: Research Assistant for the project title,
“Reinforcing Water Sustainability and Aquaculture: eDNA technology
for Diatom community Non-invasive Assessment (EDNA) of Lake Buluan,
Maguindanao, Philippines,” led by SHARON ROSE TABUGO,
Ph.D,LPT__
 QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in three (3) copies of their
application to the Office of Research Management,
OVCRE and address it to: PROF. ALIZEDNEY M. DITUCALAN, JD LLMChancellor
 Ãå±±½ûµØ - Iligan Institute of Technology
 Through: PROF. EPHRIME B. METILLO. PhDVice Chancellor for
Research and
Enterprise
 PROF. ARNOLD C. ALGUNO, DScDirector, Office of
Research Managemen
 APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. NOTE: For Applicants who will hand in or send their applications through
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