Undergraduate Assistant Researcher
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
70% - Primary Research Project: Characterizing PARP14 in HSV1 Infection
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10 hours per week up to 20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Anthony Fehr
Position Overview
The Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas is seeking an undergraduate assistant researcher with demonstrated experience or strong interest in molecular virology biochemistry and antiviral research. The successful candidate will contribute to projects focused on the coronavirus macrodomain examining its roles in viral replication and pathogenesis. This position involves a variety of molecular and cellular techniques including but not limited to reverse genetics cloning eukaryotic cell culture transfections and virusbased assays.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application please provide the following.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
- Design plan and execute experiments to investigate PARP14s functional role during HSV1 infection.
- Perform molecular cloning tasks including primer design PCR amplification plasmid construction sequence verification and troubleshooting of cloning workflows.
- Maintain passage and manipulate mammalian cell lines under sterile technique to support virological assays.
- Conduct HSV1 infections in multiple cell types and maintain appropriate biosafety practices for handling viral pathogens.
- Execute virological assays such as plaque assays viral growth curves immunofluorescence microscopy and viral genome quantification (e.g. qPCR).
- Analyze experimental data using appropriate software (GraphPad Prism ImageJ etc.) and interpret findings in the context of viral pathogenesis.
- Maintain accurate organized and detailed laboratory notebooks documenting experimental design execution and outcomes.
- Present research progress in lab meetings and contribute to discussions on experimental design and troubleshooting.
- Assist in the preparation of figures datasets and written materials for manuscripts presentations and grant applications.
- Collaborate with other lab members on related antiviral and hostpathogen interaction projects when needed.
- Prepare laboratory stocks solutions buffers and media to support ongoing research activities.
- Sterilize and restock consumables including pipette tips tubes plates and personal protective equipment.
- Help maintain shared equipment such as biosafety cabinets incubators water baths and centrifuges ensuring cleanliness and proper function.
- Monitor inventory of lab reagents and supplies; assist with ordering and receiving materials.
- Perform routine lab maintenance tasks such as autoclaving equipment organizing bench spaces and managing biological and chemical waste.
- Support adherence to institutional biosafety regulations including maintaining uptodate training and participating in inspections.
- Assist other lab members with experimental setup sample preparation or reagent preparation as time allows.
- Contribute to fostering a clean safe and cooperative research environment.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10 hours per week up to 20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Anthony Fehr
- KU Undergraduate Student Majoring in Biology or Related Field as indicated in application materials.
- Experience in the Fehr lab as indicated in application materials.
Position Overview
The Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas is seeking an undergraduate assistant researcher with demonstrated experience or strong interest in molecular virology biochemistry and antiviral research. The successful candidate will contribute to projects focused on the coronavirus macrodomain examining its roles in viral replication and pathogenesis. This position involves a variety of molecular and cellular techniques including but not limited to reverse genetics cloning eukaryotic cell culture transfections and virusbased assays.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application please provide the following.
- Resume/ CV
- Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications
- Names and contact information for 2 references
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
