Temporary - Curatorial Assistant (part-time, 17.5 Hours/week)

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah, United States
Base: $16.50 to $21.25 ph; bonus/equity: not speci...
Part-time, 17.5 hours/week
Dna extraction pcr sanger sequencing
Geneious mr. bayes r mega beast iqtree biogeobears
Phylogenetic analysis expertise
Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a part-time Temporary Curatorial Assistant to support herpetology research through the generation and analysis of molecular and morphological data. The ideal candidate should have lab experience and familiarity with specific bioinformatics tools, along with a strong commitment to BYU's mission and values

Job Summary

  • The position involves generating and analyzing molecular and morphological data for reptile and amphibian research projects at the Bean Life Science Museum.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a firm commitment to the mission of Brigham Young University and hold a current temple recommend if they are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • The role offers benefits including free on-campus parking, a free UTA pass, access to the library, and an employee assistance program.

Matching Summary

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Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a part-time Temporary Curatorial Assistant to support herpetology research through the generation and analysis of molecular and morphological data. The ideal candidate should have lab experience and familiarity with specific bioinformatics tools, along with a strong commitment to BYU's mission and values.

Salary

Base: $16.50 to $21.25 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Employee assistance program, free parking, free UTA pass, library access

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • DNA extraction PCR Sanger sequencing
  • Geneious Mr. Bayes R Mega Beast IQtree BioGeobears
  • Phylogenetic analysis expertise
  • Commitment to BYU mission

Nice-to-have

  • Experience writing scientific papers
  • Publication record in herpetology
  • Familiarity with molecular lab techniques

Key Requirements

  • Current temple recommend required for LDS members
  • Lab techniques including DNA extraction and PCR
  • Competence with specific bioinformatics software tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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