Research Assistant; TEMPORARY - Jensen Lab

Position: Research Assistant (TEMPORARY) - Jensen Lab
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Job Title:

Research Assistant (TEMPORARY) - Grant Jensen Lab Job Closing Date:
June 7, 2026

Job

Start Date:

June 22, 2026

Be part of groundbreaking research that combines artificial intelligence and structural biology. Join our team as we investigate how synthetic data can improve AI models and accelerate discoveries through cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET).Required Degree:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related area

Job Qualifications:

Familiarity of cryo

ETExperience with synthetic cryo

ET data Experience comparing phantom data and synthetic cryo-ET data

Job Duties /Expectations:

Comparative AI Analysis and Benchmarking

CryoET data annotation

Computational Data Processing and Analysis Research Collaboration and Reporting What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits , including:

Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

Access to the library

Free on-campus parking

Free UTA pass Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYUPay Grade: 46

Typical Starting Pay: $16.50-$21.25

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

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