Entry-Level Research Associate - Lab & Field Support (Temp)

University of California, Merced; Merced (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,648 - 74,774; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced seeks Staff Research Associates (SRAs) to perform laboratory and/or field experiments in support of academically supervised research and teaching. These positions may be in a wide range of disciplines and involve maintenance of instruments and data collection under academic supervision.

Incumbents may participate in teaching activities and report to higher level staff researchers.

Qualifications

• Incumbents are expected to possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the positions.
• Background check will be required.
• The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, incumbents perform standard repetitive, technical laboratory and/or field experimental procedures and/or receive training in the more difficult procedures usually requiring a theoretical background in one scientific field.
• The fields include but are not limited to anthropology, applied mathematical sciences, bioengineering, chemical sciences, cognitive sciences, comuter scince and engineering, critical race and ethnic studies, environmental systems science, economics, English, environmental engineering, global arts, history, management and business economics, material sciences and engineering, mechanical engineering, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, public health, sociology, foreign languages, and writing.

Job description

University of California, Merced seeks Staff Research Associates (SRAs) to perform laboratory and/or field experiments in support of academically supervised research and teaching. These positions may be in a wide range of disciplines and involve maintenance of instruments and data collection under academic supervision.

Incumbents may participate in teaching activities and report to higher level staff researchers.