Research Assistant; Biological Sciences_Aneesha

Research Assistant; Biological Sciences_Aneesha


Please see Special Instructions for more details.
* Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.

However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.

*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan

• Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
• Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance

Position Information

General Information
Position Number
STMP15

Working Title
Research Assistant; Biological Sciences_Aneesha

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
College of Science (Col)

Work Unit
Biological Sciences

Work Location
Woodward Hall

Vacancy Open To
All Candidates

Position Designation
Non-Student Temporary

Employment Type
Temporary - Full-time

Hours per week
40

Work Schedule

8am - 5pm ; Monday to Friday

Pay Rate
$17

Minimum Experience/Education

MS in Applied Physiology or relevant field.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Skills, Training/Education: The employee will have already acquired an M.S. or equivalent degree by the official start date and should be able to exercise scientific judgment daily. They will evaluate incoming information through experimental data and observations, written literature documentation, and oral communications and use this information to make judgments about what step(s) will next lead to progress.

Preferred knowledge in concepts of physiology and research environment is highly desirable. A willingness to learn molecular biology techniques and muscle biology literature is required.
Dr. Dasgupta's lab will be focused on elucidating novel targets/therapies for pancreatic cancer associated muscle wasting and studying tumor-host crosstalk. We are looking for a candidate who has knowledge and expertise in muscle biology and exercise physiology.

Duties and Responsibilities


1. Learning lab-related molecular biology techniques

2. Being up to date with scientific knowledge

3. Maintaining lab reagents and inventory

4. Contributing to lab projects

Other Work/Responsibilities

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Proposed Hire Date
09/01/2026

Contact Information

Expected Length of Assignment

Posting Open Date
07/15/2026

Posting Close Date
07/31/2026

Special Notes to Applicants
* Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.

However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.

*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan

• Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
• Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *
   How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Charlotte Website
   • HERC Job Board
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
   • Another Website
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Other
   
   
   
2. Where did you learn about this posting?
   
   

   (Open Ended Question)

3. Do you have a Master's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
   
   

Applicant Documents



Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Contact Information for References
2. Other Document
3. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest