Research Assistant/Staff

University of New Mexico
Hourly $16.07
remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Dec 23, 2024
Requisition ID req31507 Working Title Research Assistant/Staff Position Grade 06 Position Summary Join Dr. Singh's Lab team in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UNM School of Medicine! Dr. Singh's lab is working on decoding the epigenetic basis of various ocular/metastatic cancers and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This is your chance to be trained and be part of the cutting-edge research that is tailored toward decoding these diseases for better therapeutics and diagnostics. What You'll Do Work on research projects focused on Uveal Melanoma, cancer epigenetics and AMD. Get trained in the epigenetics/molecular biology experiments in Dr. Singh lab. Support the team in literature reviews and database management Learn experimental design research skills & data analytics and apply them Collaborate with researchers from different scientific backgrounds Potentially contribute to scientific writing and publication processes Learn cell culture work and ensure the proper growth of various cell lines, spheroids/organoids Once trained, apply learned knowledge for independent projects Why Join Us? Gain hands-on experience in a real research lab Learn about cutting-edge research methods, mechanisms of cancer, AMD disease etc. Develop advanced skills in data analysis, computational biology/bioinformatics Explore medical research with real life applications Be part of various scientific paper writing and publications Enhancer your resume for various future career opportunities See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities which may include practicum. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Current medical (M.D.) students at UNM Strong interest in medical research and data analysis Good organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Interest or experience in molecular biology, cell culture and epigenetics/genetics is a plus Interest in or experience with scientific writing is a plus Interest in or experience with bioinformatics is a plus Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Department of Ophthalmology (409A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type On-Call Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly $16.07 Benefits Eligible This is not a benefits eligible position. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required No For Best Consideration Date 11/26/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Cover letter explaining interest in the position and highlighting relevant skills/background, scientific writing experience etc. Attach resume or CV Attach current class schedule or availability If available, a sample of your scientific writing or a brief description of any relevant previous projects. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.