Visiting Scholar (Part Time)

Department

Location

Health Sciences Center

Time Type

Part time

Worker Type

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID

R104320

Minimum Requirements

BS degree in Biology (or equivalent) to include coursework consisting of physiology, marine and terrestrial ecology, animal biology, bioinformatics, genetics and molecular biology, and microscopy, or equivalent relevant education and experience.

Prior experience working hands-on with marine mammals, alligators or sea turtles

Comfortable working hands-on at sea on boats, in the brush catching alligators and on the beach sampling sea turtles late at night (as the turtles are only on the beach after dark.

Position Description

This position is expected to conduct basic research in the area of molecular environmental toxicology, which includes combining cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry and animal models of human disease. This individual will be working under the guidance of Dr. Sandra Wise in the Wise Laboratory of Environmental and Genetic Toxicology in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. This individual’s primary role is to conduct experiments to define the key molecular mechanisms for how metals induce chromosome instability in humans, experimental animals and wildlife cells.

The individual will be responsible for conducting wet lab research studies focused on exposing cell lines or animal models to chemicals and measuring the consequences and outcomes of those chemical exposures. The work will include field work collecting tissues from wildlife. The work will include routine cell and animal maintenance. Assays that will frequently be performed include quantitative-real-time-polymerase chain reaction analysis, chromosome aberration analysis, western blotting, and immunofluorescence among others. Data analysis will include common and standard tools including graphical and tabular presentation of data. Regular laboratory maintenance, recording keeping, and inventory maintenance are expected. Some work will be conducted at sea on boats, in the brush catching alligators and on the beach sampling sea turtles late at night (as the turtles are only on the beach after dark). This work will involve contact with wild animals.

The individual hired will carry out research assignments for multifaceted research projects in cooperation with the Wise Laboratory team and perform laboratory experiments. Communicate regularly with Dr. Sandra Wise and Dr. John Wise, Sr. Their role is to support other laboratory employees by maintaining lab notebooks, conducting assays, labeling, and storing samples and managing stocks in accordance with laboratory protocols and maintain an understanding of biohazard safety and dispose of hazardous waste. The individual will support and perform experimental record keeping, rigorous and safe laboratory practices, and help ensure quality and accuracy of oral and written scientific presentations of laboratory staff, collaborate in the research associated with scientific projects, help to make the laboratory a professional and generally collegial, safe, and productive work environment. Applicant must be a self-motivated individual that can conduct guided experimentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform experimental research in the field of molecular environmental toxicology. This effort will include, but is not limited to cell culture, protein biochemistry, molecular biology techniques and animal experiments. Collect, analyze, and interpret data, and perform experiments under the direction of Dr. Wise. Report to Dr. Wise frequently on status of research, and lab activities. Actively and constructively work collaboratively with members of the laboratory and collaboration partners in the collection of samples, conduct of research, writing and editing of materials for publication and presentation. Assist in fostering a collaborative laboratory environment of shared training responsibility, scientific integrity, and intellectual independence and maturity.

Minimum Requirements

BS degree in Biology (or equivalent) to include coursework consisting of physiology, marine and terrestrial ecology, animal biology, bioinformatics, genetics and molecular biology, and microscopy. Prior experience working hands-on with marine mammals, alligators or sea turtles. Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Comfortable working hands-on at sea on boats, in the brush catching alligators and on the beach sampling sea turtles late at night (as the turtles are only on the beach after dark). Comfort with experimental animal work.

Preferred Qualifications

Fluency in FrenchExperience with karyotyping and chromosome analysisMicroscopy experience

Competencies

Project Management - organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up. Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise. Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the research or laboratory. Communication – Able to communicate and follow professional standards while interacting in a professional and collegial manner with internal and external contacts. Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized. Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options. Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious, and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency. Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility. Teamwork – Able to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and with widely varying levels of technical experience in ways that foster a climate of tolerance and respect while insisting upon scientific rigor and integrity. Ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.

Compensation Will Be Commensurate To Candidate Experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.