Job Opportunities
Lab Positions
Job Number: 92084
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40 Std Hours = 1.00 FTE
Job Category: Laboratory
The Devineni Lab is seeking a research specialist to perform studies in fruit flies (Drosophila) investigating how neural circuits in the brain process sensory information. Experiments may include dissections and immunostaining of fly brains, testing fly behavior, optogenetic manipulations, and in vivo imaging of neural activity. Depending on the person’s interests and skills, they may also assist in building experimental hardware or writing software. Other responsibilities will include general lab tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining fly stocks. The research specialist will work closely with the principal investigator, and contributions to experiments will merit authorship on resulting publications.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
- Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
- May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory, and media preparation.
- Maintains records, files, and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
- Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants, and seminar presentations.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
- Performs related responsibilities as required by the principal investigator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, previous research experience, and a background in a STEM field such as neuroscience, biology, engineering, or computer science.
- Experience working with Drosophila, using neuroscience techniques, and/or programming (ideally in MATLAB or Python) will be judged favorably.
- Candidates should have good organizational and problem-solving skills, the ability to multitask, and attention to detail.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in person at an Emory University location. Remote work-from-home day options may be granted at the department's discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to the employee.
Job Number: 99807
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40 Std Hours = 1.00 FTE
Job Category: Laboratory
The Devineni Lab is seeking for a Lead Research Specialist to perform studies on fruit flies (Drosophila) investigating how neural circuits in the brain process sensory information. Experiments may include dissections and immunostaining of fly brains, testing fly behavior, optogenetic manipulations, and in vivo imaging of neural activity. Depending on the person’s interests and skills, they may also assist in building experimental hardware or writing software. Other responsibilities will include general lab tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining fly stocks. The research specialist will work closely with the principal investigator, and contributions to experiments will merit authorship on resulting publications.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
- Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
- May assist in protocol design.
- Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
- Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.
- Analyzes and interprets results of studies.
- Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
- Calibrates, troubleshoots, and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
- Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data, and prepares charts and graphs.
- Monitors the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, previous research experience, and a background in a STEM field such as neuroscience, biology, engineering, or computer science.
- Experience working with Drosophila, using neuroscience techniques, and/or programming (ideally in MATLAB or Python) will be judged favorably.
- Candidates should have good organizational and problem-solving skills, the ability to multitask, and attention to detail.
- A two-year commitment is preferred.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in person at an Emory University location. Remote work-from-home day options may be granted at the department's discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to the employee.
Job Number: 104331
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40 Std Hours = 1.00 FTE
Job Category: Laboratory
Research Specialist, Emory College of Arts and Sciences
The Computational Neuroethology lab at Emory University seeks a research-oriented post-baccalaureate fellow to assist with experiments using rodents to study how the brain processes and learns social sensory information. We will train the fellow to perform rodent surgeries and histology, and conduct behavioral studies as well as opto-/chemo-genetic stimulation and electrophysiological recordings in awake mice and prairie voles, working with graduate students, postdocs and the principal investigator. Potential areas for individual growth and development include learning about social neuroscience research, better experimental design, and computational analyses of data; contributions can merit inclusion on publications.
This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals., Working in a laboratory, Working with animals.
More details and submission portal can be found HERE.
Job Number: 99244
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40 Std Hours = 1.00 FTE
Job Category: Laboratory
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
- Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
- May assist in protocol design.
- Investigates and propose alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
- Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.
- Analyzes and interprets results of studies.
- Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
- Calibrates, troubleshoot,s and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
- Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data, and prepares charts and graphs.
- Monitors the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
- Recordkeeping and setting up breeding schemes for mouse colonies; maintaining transgenic colonies ensuring correct animal identification, sterile handling, and accurate recordkeeping.
- Analyze mouse genotyping results.
- Performing histopathology staining and imaging procedures.
- Performing molecular biology experiments.
- Recordkeeping of the lab inventory.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in person at an Emory University location. Remote work-from-home day options may be granted at the department's discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to the employee.
Job Number: 99242
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40 Std Hours = 1.00 FTE
Job Category: Laboratory
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
- Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
- May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
- Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
- Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
- Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Course Support Positions (Non-faculty)
Emory Biology offers several avenues for gaining course support experience.
- Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) can receive either course credit or pay (after at least one semester of assisting for credit) (BIOL 497R Credit, EPASS, or Direct Hire)
- Graduate Teaching Assistants/Lab Instructors/Graders can receive either course credit or pay (after at least one semester of assisting for credit (TATTO, REAL, or Direct Hire)
- Teaching Affiliates are hired directly by the department, and are typically existing graduate students, faculty-equivalent personnel, or staff taking on extra duties for pay.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) work in laboratory courses. Learning
Assistants (LAs) work in core lecture courses. Students may receive course credit
(BIOLL 497R) for serving as laboratory TAs or LAs, but these courses do
not count toward the major requirements. Alternatively, students may have the
option of being a TA or LA for pay. Students should discuss these options with the
instructor for whom they’ll be working.
Teaching Assistants are typically arranged by individual faculty lab instructors.
These instructors will provide information as opportunities become available, but
students can also proactively email instructors to express their interest.
Learning Assistants offer weekly group sessions for BIOL141/142, CHEM150/202, CHEM221/222, PHYS141/142 and QTM100.
If you are interested in becoming a Peer Mentor please meet with the faculty currently teaching the course to discuss your eligibility.
Peer Mentors earn 2-graded research credits during their first two semesters of work and are eligible to receive a stipend in their third semester as a mentor.
Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL) is a signature program funded by Rollins that offers full-time MPH/MSPH students valuable opportunities to earn while they learn through applied public health experiences in real-world settings.
The REAL Award is typically up to $3,000 per semester or up to $6,000 per academic year. These awards are for fall and spring only. Funds are paid directly to students on a bi-weekly basis, depending on the number of hours worked.
Work Study Positions
All student employment positions are posted in Eagle Ops. Only students who have received a work-study award can apply to the following Biology work-study positions. The hiring deadline for the current school year is February 24, 2023.
Laboratory Assistant -Data Analysis (multiple positions REMOTE)
The selected individual(s) will assist laboratory researchers in performing various tasks including research, data computation, web development, file/database management, and/or data modeling. This job is ideal for someone looking to gain experience outside of a lab setting.
FWS pay range $12.00-$15.00, and FWS duration dates 08/24/2022-05/07/2023.
Laboratory Assistant - Biology (multiple positions 0N-CAMPUS)
The selected individual(s) will assist laboratory researchers to perform various tasks including general lab maintenance and cleaning, making solutions, lab filing, dishwashing, autoclaving, preparation of solutions, buffers, and media, and organization. This job is ideal for someone looking to gain experience in a lab setting.
FWS pay range $12.00-$15.00, and FWS duration dates 08/24/2022-05/07/2023.
Volunteers
Volunteers are individuals who volunteer for public service, religious, or humanitarian objectives without compensation who freely forgo all forms of support typically provided to employees of an institution.
Emory will not employ anyone under the age of 16 to be a volunteer. No one under the age of 18 may volunteer in any position deemed hazardous by Human Resources.
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