Job Description

The Coruzzi lab is seeking to fill a part-time Summer Assistant Research Scientist position for a project in Systems Biology. This position is based in New York and the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite as of their effective start date.

Responsibilities may include assisting PhD and postdoctoral researchers in experiments in plant genomics, perform seed propagation, plant growth and plant tissue culture in Arabidopsis, rice and Maize, carry out and troubleshoot a variety of molecular biology protocols such as RNA isolation, DNA isolation and RNA-seq library construction, and complete TARGET experiments.

The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in some field of biology. A master’s degree is preferred.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act the annual base salary range for this position is $18/Hr for 10 hours per week. There is opportunity for additional hours depending on laboratory needs and funding availability. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Qualifications

Qualifications being sought are:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

In addition, experience in the following are a plus:

• Coursework in biology, biotechnology, plant science, or a related field
• Prior laboratory experience in an academic, research, or biotechnology setting
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, plant care, or laboratory record keeping
• Interest in plant biology, genomics, systems biology, or agricultural biotechnology

Application Instructions

Those interested in the position should submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references.

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