Research Assistant I - Integrative Biology Laboratory, Dr. Edward Stites
- Employer
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- Location
- La Jolla, CA
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Research Assistant I assists with mathematical, statistical,
and/or computational tasks related to laboratory research and function.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1) (100%) Analytical Support
- Learn technical proficiency in mathematical and/or statistical software, programming
languages, bioinformatics packages, and/or more general purposes computer
software related to laboratory research or function. - Discuss projects and assignments with principal investigator and/or lab members
and/or collaborators. - Install and maintain software licenses, updates, and functionality of software under
use. - Perform computational, statistical, or mathematical investigations as designed by
and with the principal investigator and/or lab members and/or collaborators.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
- 0-2 years of related lab experience
EDUCATION
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or related
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Required:
- College level understanding of calculus and statistics
Preferred:
- Programming experience in at least one language.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment.
- Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires constant adjusting focus, grasping, hearing, keying, seeing, sitting, talking, analyzing, calculating, communicating, reading, reasoning, writing, working in confined areas, and working inside.
Organization
Working at Salk Institute for Biological Studies
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is one of the world's preeminent basic research institutions, where internationally renowned faculty probe fundamental life science questions in a unique, collaborative, and creative environment. Focused on both discovery and mentoring future generations of researchers, Salk scientists make groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of cancer, aging, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders by studying neuroscience, genetics, cell and plant biology, and related disciplines.
Faculty achievements have been recognized with numerous honors, including Nobel Prizes and memberships in the National Academy of Sciences. Founded in 1960 by polio vaccine pioneer Jonas Salk, M.D., the Institute is an independent nonprofit organization and architectural landmark.
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