Research Assistant

The Research Assistant position manage the laboratory and perform independent research. The lab is focused on questions regarding the evolution of development: how do developmental processes change to derive evolutionary differences between species? The position will involve maintenance of Drosophila stocks, ordering supplies, molecular biology work, and offers opportunities to perform an independent research project.

The Rice Lab in the Division of Biology seeks a research assistant to manage the laboratory. The lab is focused on questions regarding the evolution of development: how do developmental processes change to derive evolutionary differences between and within species? The position will involve preparation of media, maintenance of Drosophila stocks, ordering supplies, molecular biology work (such as PCR, making specific vectors, and generating transgenic Drosophila), and offers opportunities to perform an independent research project.

The Division of Biology at Kansas State University is composed of a dynamic group of tenure-track, research, and instructional faculty, as well as a large number of postdoctoral research associates, graduate students, and support staff. All of these individuals are essential to accomplish the Division of Biology's mission, to generate and disseminate high-quality biological scientific knowledge through teaching, research, service, and outreach. The research, teaching, and service interests of these individuals, spanning all areas of biological research, teaching and training at the postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate levels, as well as service and outreach contributions to the broader scientific community and the public.

This position is On-site. The Research Assistant position manage the laboratory and perform independent research. The lab is focused on questions regarding the evolution of development: how do developmental processes change to derive evolutionary differences between species? The position will involve maintenance of Drosophila stocks, ordering supplies, molecular biology work, and offers opportunities to perform an independent research project.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge, highly specialized methodologies, and critical problem-solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree, and laboratory experience with Drosophila and Developmental Evolution

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

1. Online application
2. Three letters of references
3. CV

Applications close on: March 27, 2026

$ 18.86 - $ 32.05 hourly