Job Description
The laboratory of Dr. Stephane Dissel in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is looking to recruit a research assistant (technician) to join our team. We have recently identified two new sleep-promoting neurons located in the fly equivalent of the spinal cord, the ventral nerve cord (VNC) (https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002012).

The successful candidate will be involved with further characterization of these VNC-SP (for VNC Sleep-Promoting) neurons on a NIH funded grant. In particular, the successful candidate will employ a variety of techniques, including Drosophila genetics, behavioral assays, confocal microscopy, live-brain imaging and neural circuits mapping and manipulation, to identify the molecular mechanisms used by VNC-SP neurons to regulate sleep as well as their presynaptic inputs and postsynaptic partners.

Full-Time, 12-month, benefit eligible, unranked/non-tenure track academic position.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a BS or MS or equivalent in biology, neurobiology, neuroscience, or genetics or a related field. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

As a UMKC Research Assistant you can expand on your education using the remarkable tuition discount for employees.

Application Materials
Applicants need to apply at https://www.umkc.edu/. All applicants should submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter detailing previous experience and motivation, a curriculum vitae/resume and contact information for three references that can describe your relevant experience.

Please direct all inquiries and correspondence to Stephane Dissel ([email protected]) or Mary Flores ([email protected]), School of Science and Engineering, University of Missouri-Kansas City.

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email [email protected].

Application Deadline
Applications will be considered as received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement