Research Assistant Senior 1

Deadline: 
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 23:30
Employer: 
Vertebrate Paleontology group at Oklahoma State University
Contract Type: 
Full Time
Contract Duration: 
Permanent
Salary: 
$39,996-$45,000
https://jobs.okstate.edu

Closing date: Open until filled

We are hiring again at OSU-CHS in Tulsa! Below please find the advertisement for a Research Assistant in the Vertebrate Paleontology group at Oklahoma State University. We have a dynamic and growing program, and need help to support four research labs with varied (and fascinating) research foci. Tulsa itself is a fun and lively place to live - cost of living is low, and there are many concerts, art shows, sporting events, and performances to attend. There are trails for bicycling and running, many civic improvements in progress, and no, those F5 tornados haven't come anywhere near us. If you know someone who might be interested but is not on the list, please forward the advertisement below!

The Vertebrate Paleontology laboratories in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at OSU's Center for Health Sciences seek a Research Assistant to conduct and facilitate academic research in support of four faculty members. The work is varied and includes: running a volunteer program; training students and volunteers; managing laboratories; preparing specimens, including paleohistological specimens; and a significant public outreach component.

The Research Assistant must have strong osteological knowledge, with broad experience across Vertebrata. Must be able to use petrographic and binocular dissecting microscopes. Must be able to work independently in the laboratory and as part of a team, good communications skills are key. Should be familiar with general lab safety practices, able to use power tools, and comfortable with chemical preparation, or be willing to learn. If not already proficient with an SEM, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and specialized analysis software, then should be motivated to learn. Prior experience in a vertebrate paleontology lab, collection, and/or museum is desirable. Creativity and initiative are a must. There may be opportunities to assist with field work but it is not required

Must apply online: https://jobs.okstate.edu, job # 10679.