Student Research Intern

Research Foundation Cuny; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a research assistant role in a project using C. elegans to study genes linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Candidates should have experience with C. elegans, basic lab techniques, and performing Bradford assays, Western blots, PCR, and genetic crosses. General lab maintenance is required. Bargaining Unit: No.

Qualifications

• Experience with C. elegans and basic lab techniques.
• Experience performing Bradford assays, Western blots, PCR and genetic crosses.
• Background in genetics and cell biology.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory maintenance.
• Support ongoing research project using C. elegans as a model to examine genes implicated in Alzheimer's disease.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

C. elegans handling

Genetics background

Cell biology understanding

Tools

Bradford assay

Western blot

PCR

Genetic crosses

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY)! We are thrilled that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join our team.

Primary Location: The CITY COLLEGE of NEW YORK. Bargaining Unit: No.

This job is to help with an ongoing research project using C. elegans as a model to examine genes implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The candidate should have experience working with C. elegans, basic laboratory techniques, and experience with performing Bradford assays, Western blots, PCR, and genetic crosses. General laboratory maintenance. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Background in genetics and cell biology. General research laboratory experience. Pay Range: $20.00 - $20.00.

RFCUNY Benefits: RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY's research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY's services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society's most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY's research and sponsored programs.