Job Description

Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:



The Wilkinson lab at the University of Maryland, College Park, is hiring a faculty assistant to join an ongoing NIH funded project titled "Social stress, epigenetic and immune function across the bat lifespans." This project aims to determine if age, reproductive effort or social stress influence immune function and response across the lifespans of males and females from four different species of bats. The faculty assistant will be responsible for processing blood, tissue and urine samples to be used for RNA sequencing, DNA methylation, and enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs). The assistant will also assist with measuring white blood cell differentials, ordering supplies, organizing and submitting data to repositories, and collecting samples from wild bats.



The successful candidate will help conduct research, contribute to the professional development of undergraduate and graduate students, and assist with data dissemination and outreach.



Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field



Physical Demands:

This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment. This individual may be working with potential biohazards related to animal exposure (airborne allergens, contact reactions) and may be exposed to animal diseases and/or research generated diseased animals.



Preferences:

A Bachelors degree in biology or related field is required and a Masters degree or two-years of experience is preferred. A track record of excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work well with others is preferred. Prior experience with next generation sequence analysis is highly desirable.



Licenses/ Certifications: Not applicable.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, names of three references.

Best Consideration Date: 12/01/2025

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
CMNS-Biology
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
49,073 - 55,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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