Research Assistant: Ph.D. students: The Molecular Biosciences program at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Research Assistant for Ph.D. students in the field of Biochemistry. This position offers significant scholarships and assistantships to support research or teaching activities in the Molecular Biosciences program.
Designation: Research Assistant
Research Area: Biochemistry
Location: University of Nevada, Reno
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. students admitted to the Molecular Biosciences program.
- Strong academic background in Biochemistry or related fields.
- Excellent communication and research skills.
Job Description: The Research Assistant position offers a stipend of $26,500 per year, along with a tuition waiver when enrolled in nine credits. Additionally, graduate assistants are covered by the University health insurance plan. In the first year, Ph.D. students are automatically considered for research or teaching positions and financial assistance, eliminating the need for a separate application.
Required Materials:
- Recent GRE scores (optional)
- Statement of Purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts of prior coursework
- Various versions of transcripts, test scores, and a resume/CV for online upload
How to Apply:
- Visit the application portal and create an account.
- Complete all required forms.
- Please do not use a work email address due to spam filters.
- Upload and attach all necessary documents.
- Recommendation requests are automatically generated once you provide referees’ names and emails.
- Application fees are $60 for domestic applicants and $95 for international applicants.
- Note that once your application and payment are submitted, you cannot add documents.
For more information on the application process, visit https://www.unr.edu/grad/admissions.
Last Date for Apply: Rolling admissions, but we recommend applying as soon as possible.
For inquiries or further information, please contact: Mon. s, Graduate Coordinator Phone: 775-682-7333
About Molecular Biosciences at the University of Nevada, Reno: The Molecular Biosciences program at the University of Nevada, Reno is dedicated to the study of macromolecules in complex biological systems. Our graduate program prepares students for careers in research, teaching, and outreach. We offer a collaborative and personal working environment where students interact with faculty members from various departments, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to research.
Our program includes interactions with faculty from the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources (CABNR), the University of Nevada School of Medicine, and the Desert Research Institute. Students have opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations with related departments, including Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences, Biological Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology, Cell and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, Integrative Neuroscience and Cognitive Brain Sciences, Microbiology and Immunology, and Nutrition.
The academic environment is vibrant and interactive, with a diverse seminar program and a comprehensive curriculum that includes lecture courses, laboratory rotations, journal club presentations, qualifying exams, dissertation research, and teaching experience. Join us in exploring the frontiers of Biochemistry and Molecular Biosciences at the University of Nevada, Reno.
