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31860BR

Job Title:

Assistant Researcher

Department:

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description:

40% Plant and lab maintenance:

+ This includes acquiring supplies, monitoring supply needs and making media. It also involves both routine maintenance of plants growing in the greenhouse and/or growth chamber.

40% Molecular biology:

+ Molecular biology experiments will involve cloning of genes of interest, DNA and RNA extraction, and PCR.

20% Next-generation sequencing library preparation

+ Generate Illumina sequencing library for both DNA and RNA sequencing project. Also generate nanopore sequencing library and conduct sequencing.

Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:

31860BR

Disclaimer:

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Work Schedule:

M-F 8-5

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Conditions of Employment:

Contingent on Funding, Limited Term

Contact Information to Applicants:

Jae Choi Young, [email protected]

Required Qualifications:

1. B.S./B.Sc. in Biology or closely related field.

2. Experience with molecular biological techniques, as evidenced by application materials.

_This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations._

Employee Class:

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range:

$48,000

FTE:

1.0

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation, as evidenced by application materials.

2. Experience with plant maintenance, as evidenced by application materials.

Position Overview:

The Choi lab (https://jychoilab.github.io/) at the University of Kansas seeks an assistant researcher with interests and experience in molecular biology and genomics in plants. The successful candidate will work with a research group that addresses the broad themes of adaptive evolution and speciation genomics in plant systems.

The position consists of an initial 1-yr appointment beginning in January 2025. The applicant should be extremely organized, work well with others, have a willingness to learn, and be able to participate at many levels in the laboratory.

Reg/Temp:

Regular

Application Review Begins:

20-Jan-2026

Anticipated Start Date:

02-Feb-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction:

In addition to the online application, a complete application consists of:

+ resume

+ cover letter

+ list of three professional references

Application review begins Tuesday, January 20, 2026. In order to ensure consideration, please apply prior to this date.

Job Family:

Research-KUL

Work Location Assignment:

On-Site