Assistant Research Scientist​/Scholar Part Time Non-exempt; Li Lab

New York, NY

Oct 27, 2026

Nov 06, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Fei Li Lab at NYU's Department of Biology is looking for a highly motivated and independent individual to work as an Assistant Research Scientist/Scholar Part Time Non-exempt at 25 hours/week. This position is based in New York and the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite as of their effective start date.

Projects in the Fei Li lab focus on studying molecular mechanisms of epigenetics and chromatin organization using fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe as model organism. Planned projects use a combination of approaches, including molecular genetics, live cell imaging, biochemistry, and genomics, to address fundamental questions in epigenetics.

Responsibilities include conducting experiments; data analysis; troubleshooting and resolving problems and helping with special projects; maintaining lab equipment, including glassware, and media preparation.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $25 - $27 per hour. 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.

We welcome applications from international candidates; however, please note that NYU is not an E-Verify employer and therefore unable to support STEM OPT extensions.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Biology or a related field, 2 years of research experience. Experiences with chromatin biology, yeast genetics, RNA biology, genomics, and fluorescence microscopy are desirable but not required.

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