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Requisition ID:  116775

Research Assistant

The Kebschull Lab at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will work under the general supervision of the faculty investigator and oversee the day-to-day data collection for the faculty member’s research studies. The Research Assistant will interact with the investigators and collaborators in a research environment and will carry out cutting-edge research in neuroscience, synthetic biology, and connectomics. They will write, run, and analyze standard and non-standard reports. There is the potential for authorship in scientific papers and participation in conferences.


Our lab develops molecular techniques and neuroanatomical and viral tracing methods to understand vertebrate brain organization and evolution. Current areas of focus are the development of next generation connectomics methods and spatial sequencing, as well as their application to mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders and different vertebrate species. Related publications include Kebschull et al. 2016 Neuron, Chen et al. 2019 Cell, Huang et al. 2020 Cell, and Kebschull et al. 2020 Science.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day data collection for research activities.
  • Write, run, and analyze standard and non-standard reports. Clean data and ensure data accuracy.
  • Maintain working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
  • Carry out research in the current areas of focus in the lab: Design experiments, perform a range of assays, including cell culture, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, next-generation sequencing, viral production, and processes, and analyze data into figures for scientific presentation and publication.
  • Perform stereotaxic animal surgeries for intracranial viral injections
  • Participate in weekly laboratory meetings and other ad hoc meetings as needed.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Organizational skills and documentation skills.
  • Ability to carry out experimental protocols reliably and reproducibly.
  • Can work on multiple priorities effectively and execute assigned project tasks within established schedule.
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Effective communication skills. 
  • Critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.



Preferred Qualifications
  • Successful candidates will receive training in areas in which they do not have the relevant expertise.
  • Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates should send their CV together with contact information for two or three references to kebschull@jhu.edu.   https://www.kebschull-lab.org


Any of the following experience will be valuable but not required

  • Viral injections.
  • Next-generation sequencing library preparation.
  • Basic knowledge of coding.
  • Mammalian cell culture technique.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8-5 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM BME Molec and Cell Eng Physiology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
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Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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