Research Assistant Professor
Washington State University

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

November 15, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):155-YN_FACULTY - Research Assistant Professor - CareerBusiness Title:Research Assistant ProfessorEmployee Type:Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)Position Term:12 MonthPosition Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Griswold lab (https://labs.wsu.edu/griswold-lab/) is offering an exceptional opportunity for a non-tenure track research assistant professor to work on a project examining the role of retinoic acid on the testis. This project utilizes transgenic mice with cell-type specific gene deletions to gain cell-type specific understanding of these processes. The project involves extensive sequencing and bioinformatic techniques to examine genome regulation at the single cell level. In addition, the strength of the research program in reproductive biology in the Center for Reproductive Biology at WSU is highly supportive of unique approaches and techniques. The ideal candidate will be innovative, collaborative, highly motivated, and able to work independently but also with other investigators of varied training experience. The work is a continuation of a long-term project investigating Sertoli cells in spermatogenesis. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to assume a role in international leadership in this field.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in a field related to life sciences and postdoctoral experience in a wet lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of postdoctoral experience in research on development or reproduction is preferred.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

School of Molecular Biosciences

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/school-of-molecular-biosciences/

https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/center-for-reproductive-biology/

Annual Salary:

$60,000 - $80,000

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility:

Determined based on final compensation

FTE: 100%

This is a temporary non-tenure track position.

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on March 31, 2029. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload all required documents listed below to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Please verify your education and career experience is updated in Workday: https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/263393319

• All documents must be attached before submitting the application. The application cannot be edited once submitted.

• Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.

• Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

• Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Required Documents:

• A cover letter that explains experience related to the position and required qualifications.

• CV/resume

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