Posting Detail InformationWorking TitleResearch Assistant - Kading Lab - Part timePosition LocationFort Collins, COWork LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-personResearch Professional PositionYesPosting Number202400368APPosition TypeAdmin Professional/ Research ProfessionalClassification TitleTechnical/Support INumber of VacanciesWork Hours/Week30Proposed Annual Salary Range$37,440 - $41,600 (based on 1.0 FTE)Employee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Desired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on03/25/2024Description of Work UnitFounded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.The Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology ( MIP ) Department is comprised of over 400 individuals who share a common passion for solving some of the most important human and animal health problems today. Research programs include those related to mycobacteria, retroviruses, prions, and arthropod-borne infectious diseases, as well as the diagnostic investigation of naturally-occurring animal diseases. A leader in education, MIP provides the only microbiology undergraduate degree program in Colorado, a graduate program that provides training in a number of cutting-edge disciplines, and several specialized veterinary residency training programs.Position SummaryWe are seeking a research scientist to study the effect of Rift Valley fever virus challenge on mosquito genomic histone modifications. These studies will address questions on the molecular underpinnings of vector competence by looking at markers of transcriptional regulation. These studies will involve extensive manipulation with live, infected mosquitoes at BSL3 containment, detailed record-keeping, testing samples using standard virological and molecular biology techniques, and, lastly, extensive computational approaches to answer the research questions at hand.This position is part-time (75%) FTE and is a temporary, short-term role for 3-6 months. This research will be conducted at CVID in collaboration with the USDA in Manhattan, Kansas. The successful candidate will report to Dr. Corey Rosenberg in the Kading Lab and be assigned to the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by start date of employment; the Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.Required Job Qualifications
High School Diploma (or GED ), 2 or more years of completed study towards an AA, BA, or BS degree, plus relevant work experience or skills
Applicants must have at least two years of relevant professional experience in computational biology, virology, molecular biology, or vector biology.
The successful candidate will possess a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques, and the ability to work independently and learn new methods as a member of a large and diverse research team.
Experience in BSL3 level laboratory
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by start date of employment; the Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position
Preferred Job Qualifications
Candidates with experience in developing computational workflows and bioinformatics are preferred.
Diversity StatementReflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Essential DutiesJob Duty CategoryResearchDuty/ResponsibilityJob duties include:
Infection and maintenance of mosquitoes via infectious blood meals.
Development of wet-lab and computational SOPs and workflows for chromatin immunoprecipitation of mosquito DNA .
In vitro assessment of virus infection and/or replication by standard plaque assay and molecular methods (RT-qPCR).
Management of virus stocks, cells, mosquito colonies, and reagents needed to carry out this project.
Project management – compilation and analysis of data, assistance with preparation of reports, adherence to the timeline for completion of project tasks, participation on conference calls with project sponsor as appropriate.
Participating in group discussions/meetings.
Percentage Of Time80Job Duty CategoryLab ManagementDuty/Responsibility
Coordinating lab duties, e.g. mosquito colony care, etc, with undergraduate research assistants, supply ordering
Mentoring students
Percentage Of Time20Application DetailsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsTo apply, submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. In your cover letter, please specifically address the required and preferred job qualifications of this position. A cover letter that fails to address the required and preferred qualifications of this position may not be further considered after review by the search committee.For full consideration please apply on or before March 25th, by 11:59PM (MT).CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materialsSearch Contactcorey.campbell@colostate.eduEEO StatementColorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .Background Check Policy StatementColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.References RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested3Maximum Requested3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
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