Hybrid Assistant Researcher chez University of Kansas
University of Kansas · Lawrence, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
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- Bureau à Lawrence
Job Description
- 70% - Provide technical research support in the lab; this may involve execution of independent experiments and/or assisting team members with their experiments. Take clear and detailed notes on all research activities using the team’s electronic lab notebook or a physical notebook.
- 15% - Manage general lab operations and provide general logistical support. Receive and unpack deliveries of supplies; monitor stocks of communal reagents and supplies; communicate to the PI when supplies need to be ordered. Maintain stocks of commonly used buffers, reagents, and supplies.
- 15% - Support and/or contribute to the preparation of written research outputs, including progress reports to funding agencies as well as manuscripts for publication. This may include data analysis, creation of publication-quality tables and figures, writing, proofreading, and editing.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field. OR HS Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience in research activities.
- Demonstrated experience with molecular biology methods (PCR, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis, RNA extraction, library preparation, etc.)
- Previous work experience that required attention to detail, as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous work experience that required interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Excellent written communication skills as evidenced in application materials.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in genomics and evolutionary biology, as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated willingness or experience handling rodents/mice, as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
Job responsibilities will include:
- technical research support in the lab, e.g., independent execution of experiments or assisting other team members in experiments
- general lab support, such as ordering and maintaining supplies
- contributing to preparation of research output, such as figure creation, data analysis, and written output.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a research laboratory setting, be adept at problem solving, and have a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field. Experience with rodents/mice is a plus but not required.
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Additional Candidate Instruction
- Cover letter addressing their relevant experience, interest in the position, and how their background aligns with the goals of the lab
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Application review begins Monday September 1, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.