Research Assistant (Biology) Amherst Campus Full Time JR6509 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Research Assistant (Biology) position. The Research Assistant (Biology) is a full-time, one-year term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $ 20.87 to 21.00 per hour . The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information. This is a research assistant position in Biology, where the primary responsibilities involve assisting with studies in the laboratory and greenhouse. The particular research project involves a fungal disease of plants, which provides a safe study model or advances questions in the ecology of infectious disease. The research has been funded by the NSF - Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease Program. The main activities include growth plants and fungi in the context of large experiments, with additional efforts in documentation, data collection, and data analysis. Summary of Responsibilities: * Assist with laboratory and greenhouse research activities * Participate in lab group meeting that enhance understanding of the research being conducted * Help organize student attendance times to work times in the laboratory and greenhouse Qualifications: Required * Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Ecology or related field * 1 to 3 years of related experience * Equivalent work experience in lieu of minimum education and related experience * Knowledge of plant biology and ecology * Pre-employment physical/lift test * Required reference and background checks Preferred * Knowledge of fungal biology and ecology, or infectious disease biology and ecology Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. To apply, visit Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-0876a7a524ac664eae43b594af3bc11b
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