RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

This position serves to support research in a fruit fly genetics lab that studies sleep, circadian rhythms and neurogenerative diseases. The specific tasks include preparing solutions and reagents, maintaining Drosophila stocks, glassware washing and sterilization, preparing behavioral food for rhythm assays, assisting graduate students and other researchers with lab duties and experiments.

Required Qualifications*

Some college education, preferably in Neuroscience. Excellent communication skills. Ability to follow instructions.

Work Schedule

6 to 12 hours per week

Work Locations

This position will be located in Evanston, IL on Northwestern's campus.

Additional Information

This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.