Student Hourly
Position Overview
8018 Haworth Hall
The Mack lab (Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) is hiring an undergraduate to assist with mouse care and animal research. The Mack lab studies evolutionary genetics in mice (www.katyamack.com). The successful applicant be involved in research activities including mouse care and breeding, measuring food/water consumption in mice, data management, tissue collection, and lab work. Please note that this position requires (1) extensive handling of mice, and (2) dissecting mice to collect tissue, so the applicant should not be squeamish. This position also requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to learn a range of skills related to animal research, evolution and genetics, and written and oral presentation skills.
The Mack lab (Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) is hiring an undergraduate to assist with mouse care and animal research. The Mack lab studies evolutionary genetics in mice (www.katyamack.com). The successful applicant be involved in research activities including mouse care and breeding, measuring food/water consumption in mice, data management, tissue collection, and lab work. Please note that this position requires (1) extensive handling of mice, and (2) dissecting mice to collect tissue, so the applicant should not be squeamish. This position also requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to learn a range of skills related to animal research, evolution and genetics, and written and oral presentation skills.
Job Description
The position does not require heavy lifting, but light lifting (for example, mouse caging materials, approximately 10-15 lbs.) is required. The position does not require labor-intensive tasks, but does require extended periods of time standing and bending at the waist while working with mice.
- 70% Mouse research activities (mouse breeding, collecting phenotype data, dissections, wet lab work)
- 15% Perform general lab tasks (communicate with team members on experimental details and progress, inventory supplies, data management, tidying workspace)
- 10% Maintain an up-to-date and accurate laboratory notebook with records of all experimental details, keep up-to-date records of mouse husbandry
- 5% Attend research and project meetings
Required Qualifications
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
- Must be available during business hours for at least 2-3 hour stretches 2-3 days a week
Preferred Qualifications
- An interest in evolutionary, molecular biology, or animal biology as evidenced by coursework, previous research activities, and/or future goals.
- Available during the spring semester.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application must include a (1) cover letter and (2) resume or curriculum vitae.
In the cover letter, please address the required and preferred qualifications as well as your motivation for applying for the position.
Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be reviewed starting on 9/24 and then on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
In the cover letter, please address the required and preferred qualifications as well as your motivation for applying for the position.
Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be reviewed starting on 9/24 and then on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
katya.mack@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
15.00/hr
Work Schedule
Varies; between 10-20 hours per week.
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday October 1, 2024