Research Assistant - Biological Sciences

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant - Biological Sciencesat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential Functions (job Duties)

• Work in a Linux environment at the command line to use image registration and other
• Perform histology using iDISCO to render tissue optically transparent

related tools

• Assist with the collection and/or processing of brain samples
• Optimize image registration parameters
• Other duties as assigned
• Write and integrate simple Python and/or R scripts with command line tools
• Train machine learning algorithms to identify cells from 3D brain image

Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in the sciences or engineering (e.g., biology,

neuroscience, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, chemistry, physics, etc.)

• Intermediate proficiency working in Python or R
• Basic understanding of image processing
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work with people from different
• Comfortable working at the command line and in a Linux environment
• Strong quantitative reasoning skills

backgrounds and countries

• Able to work both independently and with others

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working with animals (zebrafish or rodents)

• Wet lab research experience
• Experience in supervision

School/College/Division

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary Department

H1204 - Biological Sciences

Employment Type

• Job category: Research
• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time

Funding/salary Information

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary hire maximum: $55,000
• Salary minimum: $40,000

Working Conditions

Job openings:

• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Number of openings: 1
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background Check Requirements

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.