Job Information
University of Utah Research Graduate Assistant - Roy Lab in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 03/05/2024
Requisition Number PRN37867B
Job Title Graduate Assistant (E)
Working Title Research Graduate Assistant - Roy Lab
Job Grade A00
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 29
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $7,499 to $15,375 per Semester DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Roy research lab at the Moran Eye Center at University of Utah (https://www.royvisionlab.com) is looking for a motivated and talented graduate student to work on project(s) aimed at studying mechanisms of visual signaling by retinal neurons, in normal and diseased states. The position will be filled by a candidate admitted to one of the graduate programs at University of Utah outlined below. The candidate will gain experience in advanced techniques in retinal research: ex vivo electrophysiology, dissection skills, data analysis, computational modeling, and animal handling and surgery. There will be opportunities to work on collaborative projects with other labs.
Successful applicant will have excellent scientific, problem-solving, organizational, and writing skills.
Responsibilities
Learn techniques in retinal electrophysiology (multielectrode array) and/or fluorescence imaging and/or immunohistochemistry and/or animal surgery and/or analysis of large-scale data.
Design and conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze data, under the guidance of Principal Investigator.
Coordinate with members of the lab (graduate students, postdocs, lab technicians), and members of other labs in collaborative projects.
Attend lab meetings and generate progress reports on projects.
Present research findings at conferences and workshops.
Drafting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, under the guidance of Principal Investigator.
Write proposals for grants, under the guidance of Principal Investigator.
Perform routine lab tasks as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be admitted to one of the following graduate programs at University of Utah:
Neuroscience
Biomedical engineering
Neurobiology
Molecular biology
Cell biology
Pharmacology and toxicology
Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
Must be in good academic standing.
Good communication skills – verbal and written.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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