Assistant Researcher

Position Overview

The Mack lab () is seeking a self‑motivated and detail‑oriented biologist to work as an assistant researcher to support our research in evolutionary genomics/genetics. The lab is within the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas. Our work focuses on house mice to address fundamental questions in genetics and evolutionary biology, particularly the role of gene regulation in adaptation and speciation.

• 70% Provide research support in the lab: manage mouse breeding, execute independent experiments, and assist team members with their experiments. Take clear and detailed notes on all research activities using the team’s electronic lab notebook or a physical notebook.
• 15% Manage general lab operations and provide logistical support: receive and unpack deliveries of supplies; monitor stocks of communal reagents and supplies; communicate to the PI when supplies need to be ordered; maintain stocks of commonly used buffers, reagents, and supplies.
• 15% Support and/or contribute to the preparation of written research outputs, including progress reports to funding agencies and manuscripts for publication. This may include data analysis, creation of publication‑quality tables and figures, writing, proofreading, and editing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field OR high school diploma/GED and four years related experience.
• Previous experience in research settings.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience with molecular biology methods (PCR, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis, RNA extraction, library preparation, etc.).
• An interest in genomics and evolutionary biology.