Hourly Research Assistant

Title: Hourly Research Assistant

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $10.00 per hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Biology department touts a multidisciplinary team of researchers committed to collaborating on large research projects with an emphasis on genetics using various model organisms. UNT is a student-focused research university with an emphasis on sustainability, UNT is the nation’s 25th largest public university, and is committed to serve its 44,000 students while powering the North Texas region through innovative education and research.

Position Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences seeks to hire a qualified Hourly Research Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Biology or Biochemistry
• At least 3.5 GPA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bioinformatics Analysis of pre-existing data
• Bioinformatics Analysis of new data
• Perform experiments

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Biology, Biochemistry

Job Duties:

• % - Bioinformatics Analysis of pre-existing data. - (Essential)
• % - Bioinformatics Analysis of new data. - (Essential)
• % - Perform experiments. - (Essential)

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.

Work Schedule:

This position allows for a maximum of 10 hrs. per week, depending on the PI needs

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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