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

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah, United States
Base: $16.50 to $21.25 an hour; bonus/equity: not ...
Dna extraction pcr sanger sequencing
Geneious mr. bayes r mega beast
Biogeobears iqtree software proficiency
The position involves generating molecular and morphological data for reptile and amphibian research projects at the Bean Life Science Museum

Job Summary

  • The position involves generating 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 a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • The role offers benefits including free on-campus parking, a free UTA pass, and access to the library.

Matching Summary

The position involves generating molecular and morphological data for reptile and amphibian research projects at the Bean Life Science Museum.

Salary

Base: $16.50 to $21.25 an 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
  • BioGeobears IQtree software proficiency
  • Commitment to BYU mission

Nice-to-have

  • Experience writing scientific papers
  • Publication record in herpetology
  • Familiarity with phylogenetic analysis tools

Key Requirements

  • Lab techniques: DNA extraction, PCR, Sanger sequencing
  • Software competence: Geneious, Mr. Bayes, R, Mega, Beast, BioGeobears, IQtree
  • Must be worthy to hold a current temple recommend (if LDS member)
  • Part-time availability: 17.5 hours per week

Work Rights

Not specified

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