Department
BSD OBA -Shubin Lab
About the Department
The Research Professional will lead and manage genomic and embryological studies of vertebrate pattern formation deploying genomic, imaging, and developmental techniques on fish and amphibian species. They will be a point person in the laboratory and work to coordinate and manage different projects along these lines.
Job Summary
The job performs routine assignments that facilitate and promote a research project or contributes to the scientific direction of a research resource. Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others.

Responsibilities

• Animal care, husbandry and permitting.
• Laboratory purchases.
• Observation and maintenance of lab equipment and reagents.
• Performs experiments and collects and analyzes data. Participates in the promotion of a research project.
• May present work at scientific meetings.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
-
Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Doctorate in Development, Evolution or Genomics.

Experience:

• Three years postdoctoral experience in vertebrate embryology, genomics and evolution.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of vertebrate embryology and genomics.
• Knowledge of molecular evolution.
• Experience imaging vertebrate embryos.
• Experience working with Functional Genomics.

Application Documents

• Cover Letter (required)
• Resume (required)
• Contact information for at least 2 references (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
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• Animal care, husbandry and permitting.
• Laboratory purchases.
• Observation and maintenance of lab equipment and reagents.
• Performs experiments and collects and analyzes data. Participates in the promotion of a research project.
• May present work at scientific meetings.
• Performs other related work as needed