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Temporary Research Scholar

Job Description

Posting Number

PG195511TM

Position Number

11ASO3563

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Job Duties

Manage collection of data and manuscript preparation for Mimulus hybrid seed inviability mechanisms project.

Is Time Limited

No

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Job City & State

Raleigh, NC

Department

Plant and Microbial Biology

Classification Title

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title

Temporary Research Scholar

Work Schedule

30/hrs per week, Monday-Friday 10-4

Other Work/Responsibilities

  • n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

  • Ph.D. (or relevant terminal degree), or Relevant Master’s degree with at least 5 years of formal postdegree professional work experience

Department Required Skills

  • Previous experience with Mimulus species propagation and genetic crossing methods
  • Experience with microscopic analysis and DIC imaging techniques
  • Ability to prepare data sets for publication including photoshop, excel, and statistical analysis as needed
  • Lab management skills including previous experience with NCSU safety plans, ordering of reagents, maintaining scientific equipment, etc.
  • Molecular biology skills such as extraction and analysis of DNA and RNA
  • Experience with both quantitative Real time PCR approaches and next gen RNA sequencing approaches 

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  •  Ability to distinguish Mimulus species within the M. cardinalis clade 

Required License or Certification

  • n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Anticipated Hiring Range

$30-$35/hr

Job Open Date

10/08/2025

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/223747

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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