Temporary Research Assistant

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R106235

Minimum Requirements:

3 or more years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Description:

The Laboratory of Dr. Zhao-Hui (Joe) Song Zhao-hui Song, PhD — School of Medicine University of Louisville has a temporary part-time research assistant position at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine.

The person hired for this position will assist in pharmacological experiments studying the mechanisms of actions and potential therapeutic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering lab supplies and maintain lab operations.

• Assist in experiments using both cell culture and animal models, assist in collecting data and perform routine data analysis under the supervision of principal investigator.

• Assist in search of scientific literature and prepare manuscripts for publications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as psychology and neuroscience.

Competencies

• Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion.

• Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.

• Teamwork – ability to work with others.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.