Undergraduate Lab Researcher - Dr. Nechaev at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $14.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)


• Up to 19 hours per week hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability: No

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Assist Dr. Nechaev's lab in bioinformatics and bench experiments related to understanding the mechanisms and regulation of gene expression. Relevant training is provided.

• Literature research


• Bioinformatics analysis of own and published omics datasets


• On-the bench experiments involving DNA and RNA purification and characterization

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:

• Professionalism


• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving


• Collaboration & Teamwork


• Technology

• Ability to learn bioinformatics


• Enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit for the employed academic semester


• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• Familiarity with bench work including micro pipetting and mammalian tissue culture, or bioinformatics/computer programming.

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
* Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)


Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.


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