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 Mack is within the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas. Our research involves diverse systems but focuses on house mice to address fundamental questions in genetics and evolutionary biology. Our work seeks to understand the genetics of adaptation and speciation, with a focus on the role of gene regulation in evolutionary processes.

• Manage mice in the mouse colony.
• Provide technical research support in the lab, including independent execution of experiments or assisting other team members with experiments.
• Handle general lab support: ordering and maintaining supplies, monitoring stocks, and communicating supply needs.
• Assist in preparing research outputs: figure creation, data analysis, and written materials.

• 70% - Provide research support in the lab; this will involve managing mouse breeding, execution of independent experiments, and assisting 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 as well as 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, as evidenced by application materials.
• Outstanding attention to detail, as evidenced by application materials.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills, as evidenced by application materials and interview.
• Excellent written communication skills, as evidenced in application materials and interview.

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

Advertised Salary Range: $41,800 to $46,000

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Start Date:

Monday May 25, 2026