Graduate Assistant, Research; Knope Lab

Graduate Assistant, Research

Position Number: 0000GA11

Hiring Unit:
College of Natural Sciences, School of Life Sciences

Location:

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Full Time/Part Time:
Part-Time, 50% FTE

Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary

Funding:
Federal

Other Conditions:
Position is expected to begin approximately late August 2026 or as mutually acceptable. Renewal of appointment is dependent on performance, program needs and/or availability of funds.

Research will involve employing cell, molecular, immunological and statistical techniques to express proteins, conduct immunogenicity and viral pathogenesis experiments. Observe and record data of all laboratory and experimental work, including computer input and analysis. Assist with laboratory maintenance and inventory, IBC, IRB, IACUC and CHS protocols. Prepare experimental data for presentation and assist in writing manuscripts for publications. The successful candidate should have a strong interest in pursuing a research career.

B.S. equivalent degree in biology. Full-time graduate student in the College of Natural Sciences Graduate Programs, UHM. Must have basic knowledge of biology, molecular genetics, botany and working with plants. Skills in applying basic scientific techniques to answer research questions; ability to organize tasks and to work independently; ability to write scientific reports; excellent oral and written communication skills.

Minor in Chemistry and Environmental Science

Applicant must submit the following to Cassidy Tabata at cmlum:

(1) Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;

(2) Resume;

(3) Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Inquiries:
Matthew Knope knope