Title: Hourly Research Assistant

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $10.00 per hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Biology department touts a multidisciplinary team of researchers committed to collaborating on large research projects with an emphasis on genetics using various model organisms. UNT is a student-focused research university with an emphasis on sustainability, UNT is the nation’s 25th largest public university, and is committed to serve its 44,000 students while powering the North Texas region through innovative education and research.

Position Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences seeks to hire a qualified Hourly Research Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Biology or Biochemistry
• At least 3.5 GPA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bioinformatics Analysis of pre-existing data
• Bioinformatics Analysis of new data
• Perform experiments

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Biology, Biochemistry

Job Duties:

• % - Bioinformatics Analysis of pre-existing data. - (Essential)
• % - Bioinformatics Analysis of new data. - (Essential)
• % - Perform experiments. - (Essential)

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.

Work Schedule:

This position allows for a maximum of 10 hrs. per week, depending on the PI needs

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.