The Department of Biology seeks applications from individuals who are interested in obtaining temporary or special research positions within the department in the areas of cell and molecular biology, physiology of plants or animals, animal behavior, ecology, evolutionary biology and computational / theoretical biology.
Some Research Associate positions may have the option to work remotely, but this will vary between the faculty labs within the department.
Contact the individual faculty and their labs to learn more.
Detailed descriptions of the research programs of the individual faculty are available on the department web page : case-by-case basis, based off a review by the hiring lab and departmental leadership.
Required Job Qualifications All applicants must hold at least a bachelors degree in an appropriate discipline.
- Level I is for individuals with less than 3 years of professional, post-baccalaureate experience.
- Level II is for individuals with a Bachelors degree and more than 3 years of relevant professional experience or a Masters degree.
- Level III is for individuals with a Bachelors and 5 years of experience or a Masters degree with 2 years of experience.
Individuals with a PhD who have no experience may also be appointed to this position if appropriate.
- Level IV is for individuals with a Bachelors degree plus 10 years of experience, a Masters degree and 5 years of experience or a PhD with 2 years of experience.
- The Senior Research Associate level is for individuals with a PhD plus 5 years of experience and demonstrated group leadership activities.
Preferred Job Qualifications Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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