Junior Researcher (0085986T, CTAHR/PEPS)

Junior Researcher (0085986T, CTAHR/PEPS)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

UH Manoa - CTAHR, Hilo, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-01958

Department

University of Hawaii at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience

Division

Plant and Environment Protection Sciences

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

0085986T

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Description

Title: Junior Researcher

Position Number: 0085986T

Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS)

Location: Komohana Research Extension Center, Hilo, HI; Hawaii Island

Date Posted: September 10, 2026

Closing Date: September 24, 2026, 11:59PM HST

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Tenure Track: Non-Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Additional Salary Information: Faculty Salary Schedule

Other Conditions: This position is subject to availability of funding and renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance, staffing requirements, and/or availability of funding. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by September 24, 2026, 11:59PM HST. Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Please see application instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• *Conduct research in the laboratory on genomics and molecular biology of invasive Tephritid fruit flies supporting strain development for the sterile insect technique.
• *Publication of results in peer-reviewed journals.
• *Present data at national and international meetings.
• Denotes essential functions

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in genetics, molecular biology, biology, entomology or related field from a college or university of recognized standing.
• Demonstrated accuracy, alertness and adaptability.

Desirable Qualifications

• PhD in genetics, molecular biology, biology, entomology or related field from a college or university of recognized standing.
• Research experience in molecular biology and genomics utilizing emerging NGS based approaches both at the wet lab and computational levels.
• Experienced in analysis of NGS data, focusing on de novo genome assembly, gene annotation, epigenetic analysis, comparative genomics, and variant calling.
• Knowledge of Linux/unix, scripting, and light programming (python, java, etc).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

TO APPLY: Click in the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.

• Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and some, if not all, desirable qualifications;
• Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV);
• Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
• Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire).
• Any confidential data should be redacted (e.g. social security number, date of birth, etc).
• Diplomas will not be accepted.

Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.

Inquiries: Dr. Dan Rubinoff, rubinoff@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

01

Do you possess a Master's degree in genetics, molecular biology, biology, entomology or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before first review and/or close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Do you attest that you understand that incomplete applications (as described in the "To Apply" section) will not be reviewed by the hiring committee?

• Yes, I acknowledge that incomplete applications will not be referred or reviewed by the hiring committee.

Required Question

Employer University of Hawaii

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu