Research Assistant​/Senior Research Assistant, Ophthalmology--Vision Research Center, UMKC School of Medicine

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For more than 60 years, the Department of Ophthalmology has provided high-level care to patients with eye disease through innovative treatments, ground-breaking research, prevention strategies, community engagement and exemplary training for the next generation of ophthalmologists.

The Vision Research Center (VRC) at UMKC is the Department of Ophthalmology’s research arm, providing residents and fellows with comprehensive research opportunities, including basic research, translational research and clinical trials.

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The Department of Ophthalmology seeks outstanding candidates for full-time Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant positions at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. The selected candidates will be responsible for assisting with preclinical research, neuroscience, physiology, histology and microscopy experiments as part of newly NIH-funded research projects. This involves preparing biological and other specimens for imaging and neuroscience, preclinical, physiological and biochemical testing and to acquire and analyze related data.

These positions will assist in maintaining preclinical research, physiology, histology and microscopy equipment, order routine supplies, prepare technical reports and archive data. This research position will be part of a highly qualified research group to advance ocular research in further hopes of developing cures/treatment for vision degenerative conditions.

This is a 12-month full-time contract, benefit eligible, unranked academic position.

To qualify as a Research Assistant, minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in neuroscience, preclinical research, physiology, histology and/or in microscopy techniques.

To qualify as a Senior Research Assistant, minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related medical or field of science and 2+ years of experience in neuroscience, preclinical research, physiology, histology and/or in microscopy techniques.

Experience in preclinical research and physiology is a preferred qualification

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $18-00 -$30.00/hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Applications will be accepted until qualified candidates are hired.

UMKC is a public, urban, R1 research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.

Kansas City is a vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both campuses. As one of the…