University of Hawaii System

Description

Title: Assistant Researcher

Position Number: 0084760T

Hiring Unit: Pacific Biosciences Research Center (PBRC)

Location: Manoa campus

Date Posted: April 26, 2024

Closing Date: May 10, 2024

Salary Information: R3; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 11-month

Tenure Track: Non-tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time, 75% FTE

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary, Not to Exceed 7/31/24

Funding: Extramural

Other Conditions: To begin approximately July 2024 or soon thereafter subject to position clearance and/or availability of funds. Renewal of appointment is contingent on satisfactory performance and/or availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serves as an expert in the field of microbial genomics with a strong focus on analysis of environmental microbiomes from samples relevant to Hawai‘i and Pacific region ecology, local aquaculture and agriculture, and environmental concerns that affect the people of Hawai‘i. Areas of research addressing the role of the microbiome in aquaculture productivity using a breadth of molecular, genetic, bioinformatic and microbial culturing methods are highly desirable.
2. Manages the day to day technical, training, and administrative operations for the Microbial Genomics and Analytical Laboratory (MGAL), a core multi-user research facility, and collaborates with other faculty members at PBRC and the University of Hawai‘i, and researchers at other institutions.
3. Develop and lead and extramurally funded research program involving the characterization and function of the microbiome and its role in environmental or host health.
4. Publishes research in peer-reviewed scientific journals. 
5. Writes and secures extramural research grants for conducting innovative environmental microbiome research.
6. Supervise and mentor students and laboratory assistants.
7. Serve the department, school, university, and scientific and professional communities through professional service activities.
8. Other scholarly duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. PhD in a biological science or related area from a college or university of recognized standing.
2. One (1) year of experience as a postdoctoral fellow or equivalent in microbiology, microbial genomics, or related field.
3. Ability to apply, execute, troubleshoot, and modify advanced molecular biology techniques, bioinformatics analysis, and high throughput genomic analysis.
4. Ability to generate independent research projects, publications and grant proposals.
5. Ability to interact effectively with students and/or assistants when appropriate.
6. Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Strong interest or background in microbiology.
2. Ability to develop and optimize new molecular and diagnostic protocols for users’ samples.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents:

• Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• Statement describing your research and teaching experience and interests, and how it supports diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Current curriculum vitae;
• PDF copies of three publications;
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

Upon selection for an interview, the candidate(s) must provide the following:

• Transcript copy of the highest educational degree earned that is relevant to this position (please redact references to birth date and Social Security number).
• Original transcripts sent directly from the degree granting institution is required upon hire.

Transcripts issued outside of the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution with the USA, from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Applicant is responsible for the expense of the evaluation.

The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents are not included or are unreadable. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Note:

• If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
• All application material should be uploaded to this website and not to the email listed below.
• Please be sure you are including all required documents as stated above. If you need to make any changes to your application, you will need to reapply and attach the documents again.
• The maximum file size to upload/attach is 10MB. If the attachment is larger than 10MB, please split the file and upload it as a supplemental attachment. 

Inquiries: Joanne Yew; jyew@hawaii.edu

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/