Temporary, Part-Time Research Specialist: Department of Biomedical Engineering - UTK
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Biomedical Science
The Mechanobiology of Morphogenesis Laboratory at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has a position available for a Research Associate starting in the Fall of 2026 or Spring of 2027. The selected Research Associate will work in a team setting to support scientific research in the lab of Dr. Weiyi Qian at the Department of Biomedical Engineering. This role involves the comprehensive management of our state-of-the-art zebrafish aquaculture facility.
Key responsibilities include the care, breeding, and rearing of zebrafish, as well as conducting genotyping and phenotyping procedures to support ongoing research.
In this role, the successful candidate is also responsible for conducting independent basic science experimentation based on research conducted in the assigned laboratory under the mentorship of a senior scientist. An individual is expected to seek to build a portfolio of research accomplishments in preparation for acquiring a higher degree in biomedical research or medicine (Ph.D. or M.D., for example).
This is a temporary, part-time (28 hours/week) position.
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