Assistant Researcher - University of Kansas
Kansas City, KS
About the Job
The Wagner lab (http://wagnerlab.ku.edu) is recruiting an Assistant Researcher to support research on the genetics and evolution of plant-microbe interactions. Our research team, which is affiliated with the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and with the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research, works at the intersection of plant biology, genetics, microbial ecology, and evolutionary biology.
Job responsibilities will include (1) technical research support in the lab, greenhouse, and field, e.g., independent execution of experiments or assisting senior team members; (2) training, management, and supervision of junior team members; (3) general lab support, such as monitoring inventory of communal reagents, seeds, and supplies; and (4) contributing to data analysis and writing of manuscripts for publication.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a research laboratory setting, be highly reliable with excellent attention to detail, be adept at problem-solving, and have a Bachelor’s degree in plant biology, microbiology, or a related field. The salary range for this position is $31,940 to $52,700, commensurate with experience.
The start date is somewhat flexible but ideally November 11, 2024. This position is contingent upon funding with a possibility for renewal of at least two years if additional funding is secured. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Job responsibilities will include (1) technical research support in the lab, greenhouse, and field, e.g., independent execution of experiments or assisting senior team members; (2) training, management, and supervision of junior team members; (3) general lab support, such as monitoring inventory of communal reagents, seeds, and supplies; and (4) contributing to data analysis and writing of manuscripts for publication.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a research laboratory setting, be highly reliable with excellent attention to detail, be adept at problem-solving, and have a Bachelor’s degree in plant biology, microbiology, or a related field. The salary range for this position is $31,940 to $52,700, commensurate with experience.
The start date is somewhat flexible but ideally November 11, 2024. This position is contingent upon funding with a possibility for renewal of at least two years if additional funding is secured. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Source : University of Kansas
