Research Associate

Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a full-time Research Associate in Pharmacology and Neuroscience. This is a grant-funded position.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods.
• Assists in the interpretation and publication of results and grants.
• Assists in initiating, executing and completing the research and experiments.
• Prepares and writes research papers, presentations, grant proposals, etc. Primary responsibility is ensuring that the research is complete.
• Performs a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.
• Evaluates experimental results using complex statistical and multivariate analysis.

Qualifications

• Graduate school degree required.
• 5 years of research experience, preferably in cell and molecular biology, immunology, asthma or cancer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel; PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays depending upon research needs.

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.