Job Information
Rockefeller University Research Assistant (Salary Range: $46K-$50K) in New York, New York
Job: IRC28636
Description
Job Title Research Assistant (Salary Range: $46K-$50K)
Laboratory / Department Wahba Laboratory
Department Description
Our lab is dedicated to understanding inheritance mechanisms that transcend the transmission of DNA sequences. Our initial efforts will focus on small RNAs as an experimental paradigm to study nongenetic inheritance mechanisms; to do this we will use the established nematode model Caenorhabditis elegans as well as develop additional nematode species as a meta-system to understand how nongenetic processes impact evolution at the organismal (i.e., phenotypic) and molecular (i.e., genetic) levels.
Detailed Description
The Research Assistant's responsibilities will include both bench work and bioinformatics. Benchwork includes plate pouring, manipulating C. elegans and basic molecular biology (PCR, cloning, DNA & RNA purification, etc). Bioinformatics work involves analyses of RNA-seq libraries, DNA variant calling and comparative genomics. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for ordering supplies & equipment for the laboratory, chemical & biohazard waste compliance, and repair of equipment. Targeted salary is $46,000 to $50,000.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree required. Prior laboratory experience required; Bioinformatics skills are preferred.
Additional Details
This job requires that employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Rockefeller University provides reasonable accommodations where legally required including accommodations for medical conditions and sincerely held religious beliefs.
The Rockefeller University is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans