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Paleobiology Research Assistant III

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Rogers Park

May 15, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	RESEARCH ASSISTANT III
Position Number	8300493
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Part-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name	BIOLOGY
Location Code	BIOLOGY (02112A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	Yes
Duties and Responsibilities	The research assistant will lead and supervise research projects in Dr. Megan Whitney's lab at Loyola University Chicago. This position includes operating and managing use of the micro-CT scanning operations and data output, polarized microscopy image acquisition, paleohistological thin-sectioning, and contributing to the research goals of the lab. Previous experience in these methods is required for prospective applicants. This position also involves management of student research activity, equipment upkeep, and stocking supplies for the lab. The research assistant will lead and supervise research projects in Dr. Megan Whitney's lab at Loyola University Chicago. This position includes operating and managing use of the micro-CT scanning operations and data output, polarized microscopy image acquisition, paleohistological thin-sectioning, and contributing to the research goals of the lab. Previous experience in these methods is required for prospective applicants. This position also involves management of student research activity, equipment upkeep, and stocking supplies for the lab. Core Responsibilities: Maintain equipment Manage equipment usage Manage lab data Develop histological thin-sections Develop histological imagery Maintain lab supplies Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience with and/or interest in vertebrate paleontology, micro-CT scanning, paleohistology The ability to work with diverse groups and individuals, and enthusiasm for connecting with people from a variety of backgrounds Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills Ability to work independently and as a team player Work Environment: This position will be based at Loyola University Chicago, Lakeshore Campus, Quinlan Life Science Building. It will also include some days in the field to support litter collection and to participate in public education and outreach. Field work involves working outdoors in a variety of natural areas and weather conditions.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelor's degree in related field and one to two years of related experience.
Qualifications	Experience with and/or interest in vertebrate paleontology, micro-CT scanning, paleohistology The ability to work with diverse groups and individuals, and enthusiasm for connecting with people from a variety of backgrounds Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills Ability to work independently and as a team player
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Bachelors Degree in Biology or Anthropology
Computer Skills	Dragonfly software, NIS Elements software
Supervisory Responsibilities	Yes
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather
Open Date	05/15/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$18.00/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$16.20/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
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