Position Details
Position Details
Job Title RESEARCH ASSISTANT II Position Number 8102878 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name BIOLOGY Location Code BIOLOGY (02112A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities
The research assistant will lead and contribute to research projects in Dr. Tauana Cunha's lab at Loyola University Chicago. This position includes analysis and interpretation of genomic data and scientific writing. Applicants should have experience with genome-scale sequencing of non-model organisms and command-line bioinformatics. The position also involves upkeep of laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, thermocyclers, nanopore sequencer), stocking supplies for the lab, and training/supporting student research activity.
The employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and may be limited to one year.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Required: Bachelor's degree in related field and one to two years of related experience.
Preferred: Master's degree in biology, evolution, or a related field
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Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Required: Bachelor's degree in related field and one to two years of related experience.
Preferred: Master's degree in biology, evolution, or a related field
Computer Skills
Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes Physical Demands Repetitive Motions Working Conditions Animals Open Date 06/12/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $22.50/hr Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $18/hr Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
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