Research assistant

Job Overview

The Psychological Sciences Department is seeking a Full-Time Research Assistant to support Dr. Maria Diehl's laboratory. The assistant will help with experimental projects, order supplies, maintain inventory and lab records, and share duties with lab members to care for research animals, run behavioral experiments, collect data, and keep the lab organized. The role also involves tissue processing, performing tissue assays, and taking microscope pictures.

• Assist with experimental projects and behavioral experiments.
• Order supplies and maintain updated inventory and lab records.
• Care for research animals, including handling and monitoring.
• Collect data and maintain organized research records.
• Assist with tissue processing, performing assays, and microscope imaging.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Education beyond the minimum may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by hiring manager.

• 2+ years lab experience with animal handling.
• Experience with animal tracking software (e.g., Any Maze).
• Proficiency with Excel and coding (RStudio or Python).

The Department of Psychological Sciences, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, has 20 full-time faculty members and about 500 undergraduate majors. The teaching faculty focus on excellent teaching (four courses per semester) and have opportunities for research and service. Additional details available at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Kansas State University is a Land Grant University, designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Intensive Institution, and has been ranked among the top state institutions of higher education. Located in Manhattan, a progressive city in the scenic Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas, the community offers a friendly and safe environment with excellent housing, schools, parks, recreation facilities, shopping, dining, and short commute times.

Entry level

Full-time

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Higher Education