Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity for Research Specialist II in the Biology department. If you are looking for an opportunity to work at a beautiful university campus with lots of perks including free parking and access to a top of the line athletic facility, look no further! At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances.  If you hope to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition benefits for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

The Research Specialist II will help lead and carry out out molecular, physiological, behavioral and genetic projects in the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Anopheles gambiae and the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Works both independently as well as in collaboration with PhD students and post-doctoral fellows on research projects. Helps direct and oversee undergraduates and technical staff. 

Job Description:

• Carries out and helps lead molecular and genetic studies in mosquitoes and fruit flies. Works independently as well collaboratively with PhD students, post-doctoral fellows and technical staff on research projects. (75%)

• Helps oversee the training of new lab members, as well as undergraduates and technical staff (15%)

• Oversees the maintenance of Drosophila stocks by undergraduate workers. (5%)

• Helps oversee lab calendar, website and scheduling. (5%)

The salary range for the position is $63.4k to $67.7k

Job Requirements:

• MA/MS degree or PhD in Biology required.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience required

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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