Assistant Researcher
Position Overview
The Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Kansas, seeks an assistant researcher with experience and/or interest in molecular biology and genetics of the model organism nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans. This position is contingent upon funding. The applicant should be motivated, organized, detail-oriented, work well with others, have a willingness to learn, and be able to participate in many different lab activities.
Job Description
35% - Oversee and complete general lab tasks such as solution and media preparation. Oversee general lab organization and cleanliness, oversee lab supply needs, and conduct ordering of laboratory supplies and reagents
35% - Manage the records and curation of laboratory C. elegans strain collection and other laboratory collections including plasmids and oligonucleotide primers.
30% - Conduct experiments related to ongoing projects in the lab under supervision by senior lab PI. These experiments involve C. elegans functional transcriptomics, genetics, microscopy, and molecular biology. A combination of these skills will be required for C. elegans microinjection for making transgenic animals.
35% - Manage the records and curation of laboratory C. elegans strain collection and other laboratory collections including plasmids and oligonucleotide primers.
30% - Conduct experiments related to ongoing projects in the lab under supervision by senior lab PI. These experiments involve C. elegans functional transcriptomics, genetics, microscopy, and molecular biology. A combination of these skills will be required for C. elegans microinjection for making transgenic animals.
Position Requirements
The work location is entirely on-site, at 5049 Haworth Hall, Lawrence, KS
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Biology or related field
- Experience with molecular biology laboratory techniques as evidenced by application materials.
- Strong organizational and communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a molecular biology research laboratory.
- Experience with organizing and maintaining laboratory records.
- Experience with laboratory ordering.
- Experience working with C. elegans.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete online application will include:
- Cover letter describing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume
- Application review begins Monday, May 6 2024 and continues until a qualified pool of applicants is received. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Contact Information to Applicants
erikl@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$37,000
Work Schedule
40 hrs per week, 8am - 5pm
Application Review Begins
Monday May 6, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Monday June 3, 2024