"Research Aide - Behavioral Neuroscience"

Position Overview

The Smith Lab in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology at the University of Kansas is seeking outstanding, driven applicants for a research aide position in behavioral neuroscience. This position provides support for a broad range of operational and research-related tasks focused on animal behavior and molecular and cellular biological and biochemical approaches to studying brain function.

Job Description

• 50% - Contributes to the daily operations of the lab and assures compliance with safety programs. Other duties as assigned.
• 45% - Participates in performing research activities independently.
• 5% - Provides general assistance to other lab members, including technical training of undergraduate and graduate students.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) or more years of operational management experience

Contact Information to Applicants

Adam Smith
adamsmith@ku.edu

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
2. Resume/CV
3. List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Monday, March 9th. For consideration, please apply no later than Sunday, March 8th.

Advertised Salary Range

$18 - $28/hr

Application Review Begins

09-Mar-2026

Anticipated Start Date

16-Mar-2026

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE

.60

Reg/Temp

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Location Assignment

On-Site