Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant R25-12 - 5 positions

Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant R25-12 - 5 positions

About RF for SUNY at the University at Albany:

Employment is with The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that provides essential sponsored program administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty and students whose ideas and research generate ground-breaking discovery and translate to entrepreneurial and economic development opportunities for New York State.

Working at the SUNY Research Foundation for the University at Albany, you will be part of a team that provides essential services to the University as it moves to the front ranks of American higher education, supporting the advancement of education, research and discovery. The University at Albany, a nationally recognized research university with outstanding faculty, researchers and staff, offers challenging, exciting and rewarding careers to those who seek opportunities to grow and excel.

Job Description:

Description of Duties:

This posting is for five (5) post-baccalaureate Research Assistants in the Berglund, Chandrasekaran, Chen, and Yigit labs at the RNA Institute at UAlbany (SUNY). Successful candidates will engage in full-time experimental and/or computational research related to nucleic acid biophysics under the guidance of senior scientists. They will learn to plan and execute studies, analyze and report results in posters and manuscripts, as well as help train undergraduate researchers. Specific research interests of each lab are described at www.albany.edu/rna/research-rna-institute.

These are "gap-year" training opportunities for recent graduates seeking an intensive research experience before transitioning to either industry or graduate school. Appropriate career development opportunities will be provided, such as training in mentorship, writing manuscripts, and presenting at scientific conferences. 1-year initial term renewable for additional years depending on satisfactory research progress and availability of funds.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A recent bachelor's degree (could be Spring 2025 grad) in a STEM field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization and a minimum of 3 months research experience in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biophysics.
• Must have a passion for science and strong desire to pursue a scientific career.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team, be self-motivated, and have good time management skills.
• Must be willing to relocate to Albany, NY (all positions are in-person).
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biophysics or related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization with substantial (>1 year) lab research experiences (i.e. senior thesis, REUs, lab internships, etc.) or MS degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization with research thesis.
• Familiarity with biomolecular characterization techniques (experimental or computational)
• Extensive experience troubleshooting and optimizing experiments
• Scientific presentation experience (i.e. presented posters/talks at conferences, workshops, etc.)
• Leadership & mentoring experience (i.e. teaching assistant, student tutor, resident advisor, camp counselor, etc.)

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $36,000 - $42,000

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htm

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, along with a cover letter. To apply:  https://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=186188

Priority review of applications will begin on 3/22/25 and continue until the position is filled.