K-INBRE Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
90% - Research Activities
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
Less than 20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Brian Ackley
Position Overview
The KINBRE program offers undergraduate students who have been accepted into the KINBRE scholarship program handson research experience in fields such as Molecular Biosciences Medicinal Chemistry and Engineering. Working closely with a faculty mentor KINBRE trainees collect and analyze data maintain accurate research records and present their findings at program symposia. The program emphasizes research integrity while supporting students academic and professional development in biomedical research.
The KINBRE program will provide an opportunity for undergraduate level trainees to get exposure to cutting edge research. Each trainee will be appointed a mentor conduct research in the fields of Molecular Biosciences Medicinal Chemistry Mechanical Engineering Chemistry and related fields. The students will collect and analyze data and maintain appropriate records of their research. Trainees will also present their research findings at local regional and/or national symposia.
The award recipients will be required to promote objectivity in research by establishing standards that provide a reasonable expectation that the design conduct and reporting required for NIH funded research. The KINBRE training program will support undergraduate researchers with opportunities to conduct fundamental translational or entrepreneurial research. The overall goal of the program is to provide a career pathway for students interested in a career in biomedical research.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
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.
- Conduct mentored research including experimental design data collection and analysis maintenance of research records and preparation of research presentations and reports.
- Attend required meetings seminars workshops and other program-sponsored activities to enhance research skills scientific knowledge and professional development.
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
Less than 20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Brian Ackley
- Students must have an interest in biomedically-relevant laboratory research as indicated in application materials.
Position Overview
The KINBRE program offers undergraduate students who have been accepted into the KINBRE scholarship program handson research experience in fields such as Molecular Biosciences Medicinal Chemistry and Engineering. Working closely with a faculty mentor KINBRE trainees collect and analyze data maintain accurate research records and present their findings at program symposia. The program emphasizes research integrity while supporting students academic and professional development in biomedical research.
The KINBRE program will provide an opportunity for undergraduate level trainees to get exposure to cutting edge research. Each trainee will be appointed a mentor conduct research in the fields of Molecular Biosciences Medicinal Chemistry Mechanical Engineering Chemistry and related fields. The students will collect and analyze data and maintain appropriate records of their research. Trainees will also present their research findings at local regional and/or national symposia.
The award recipients will be required to promote objectivity in research by establishing standards that provide a reasonable expectation that the design conduct and reporting required for NIH funded research. The KINBRE training program will support undergraduate researchers with opportunities to conduct fundamental translational or entrepreneurial research. The overall goal of the program is to provide a career pathway for students interested in a career in biomedical research.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Resume/ CV
- Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications
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
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.
