Job Title: Research Assistant Physical Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH Salary: $15.00 - $19.71 per hour Basic Function: WE ARE SEEKING A FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND BIOLOGY AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Additional Basic Function - if applicable: Examples of Duties: Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: THIS IS A ONE-YEAR POSITION FUNDED BY A NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AND A NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEATH GRANT TO EXAMINE THE ROLE OF MIDDLE CHILDHOOD IN HUMAN EVOLUTION, AND THE EFFECTS OF MICROCYSTIN ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION OF THE STRESS AXIS. Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable: Minimum Qualifications: * BACHELOR OR MASTER'S DEGREE IN NEUROSCIENCE, BIOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY, OR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES * PRIOR EXPERIENCE OF 1-2 YEARS IN A LABORATORY SETTING * HIGHLY MOTIVATED, DEPENDABLE, AND CONSISTENTLY ON TIME * STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL AND TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLS * ABILITY TO MULTI-TASK AND MEET DEADLINES * EFFECTIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS * DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONAL INTERPERSONAL, VERBAL, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS * ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY WITH LIMITED SUPERVISION AND COLLABORATIVELY WITHIN A TEAM License/Certification: Knowledge Of: Skill In: Ability To: Preferred Qualifications - if applicable: Assessments: Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: Special Instructions Summary: TO APPLY, PLEASE COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION AND SEND AN EMAIL TO DR. RAFAELA TAKESHITA (RTAKESHI@KENT.EDU), INCLUDING A COVER LETTER, CV, AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS, BUT APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR MATERIALS BY JANUARY 10, 2025 FOR FULL CONSIDERATION. Additional Information: Must pass a security check. Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind. For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free. Disclaimer: The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.