NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center is seeking a research geneticist to work at its marine mammal molecular genetics laboratory in Lafayette, LA. The person selected for this position will apply molecular genetic and genomic tools to characterize population structure and evolutionary histories to provide information in aid of conservation and management of natural populations of marine mammal species. Primary duties include serving as laboratory manager, inventory and ordering of supplies, running and maintenance of two ABI Genetic Analyzers, and collecting and analyzing molecular genetic data. The job announcement and instructions on how to apply are available at USAjobs.gov under announcement numbers: NMFS-SEFSC-2012-0010 ( MAP Vacancy Announcement number) and NMFS-SEFSC-2012-0009 (DEU Vacancy Announcement number)