Job Information
University of Kansas Assistant Researcher in Lawrence, Kansas
29537BR
Job Title:
Assistant Researcher
Department:
Molecular Biosciences
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
35% Disease Model Management
- For Drosophila (fruit flies), this includes maintaining stock populations, making fly food, managing disposal, labeling, maintaining CO2 tanks, and checking/maintaining incubators. This can also include creating new transgenic fly lines under the guidance of the PI. For cells (RPE-1), this includes cell splitting, creating new media, maintaining CO2 tanks, and checking/maintaining incubators.
45% Lab Organization and Maintenance
- This includes ordering, organizing, making stock solutions (e.g. buffers), keeping electronic inventory, autoclaving/cleaning glass and plastic-ware, and general lab upkeep (including cleaning). This part of the job will be done in partial collaboration with the PI to ensure the correct inventory and safety of the lab.
20% Research and Projects
- This includes helping the PI and other lab members with their research projects. This can include (but is not limited to) the imaging, labeling, collection, and measuring of flies or cells, setting up genetic fly crosses, transfecting cells, using kits, and basic molecular biology assays.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
29537BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
M-F; 8-5 pm
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding, Limited Term
Contact Information to Applicants:
Hans Dalton, hansmdalton@ku.edu
Required Qualifications:
- B.S./B.A. in Biology or closely related field OR High school/GED and four (4) years equivalent knowledge from job training in another research lab
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
$40,000 - $45,000
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a research lab, as demonstrated in application materials.
Experience working with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, Western blot, DNA/RNA isolation, qPCR), as demonstrated in application materials.
Experience working with Drosophila or human cell culture, as demonstrated in application materials.
Position Overview:
The Dalton lab in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS) is seeking an assistant researcher with interest in molecular biology, genetics, and rare disease. The successful applicant will work within a research group that examines the function of essential genes on a wide variety of rare diseases. The applicant should be organized, motivated, work well with others, have a willingness to learn, and be flexible with managing different responsibilities and projects in the lab.
The position consists of an initial 1 year appointment, with a potential option to stay longer (contingent on funding), and the earliest start date will be January 20th, 2025.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
02-Jan-2025
Anticipated Start Date:
20-Jan-2025
Additional Candidate Instruction:
Apply online. A complete application will include:
A cover letter that describes your interest in the position (including relevant lab experience)
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on January 2nd, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Job Family:
Research-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
This position will be fully on-site at Haworth Hall 4004, Lawrence, KS