Research Assistant Professor Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: November 15, 2024 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 155-YN_FACULTY - Research Assistant Professor - Career Business Title: Research Assistant Professor Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term) Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: Summary of Duties: The Griswold lab (https://labs.wsu.edu/griswold-lab/) is offering an exceptional opportunity for a non-tenure track research assistant professor to work on a project examining the role of retinoic acid on the testis. This project utilizes transgenic mice with cell-type specific gene deletions to gain cell-type specific understanding of these processes. The project involves extensive sequencing and bioinformatic techniques to examine genome regulation at the single cell level. In addition, the strength of the research program in reproductive biology in the Center for Reproductive Biology at WSU is highly supportive of unique approaches and techniques. The ideal candidate will be innovative, collaborative, highly motivated, and able to work independently but also with other investigators of varied training experience. The work is a continuation of a long-term project investigating Sertoli cells in spermatogenesis. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to assume a role in international leadership in this field. Required Qualifications: • PhD in a field related to life sciences and postdoctoral experience in a wet lab environment. Preferred Qualifications: • At least two years of postdoctoral experience in research on development or reproduction is preferred. Additional Information: Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine Department Name: School of Molecular Biosciences City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164 Department Link: https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/school-of-molecular-biosciences/ https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/center-for-reproductive-biology/ Annual Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. Overtime Eligibility: Determined based on final compensation FTE: 100% This is a temporary non-tenure track position. Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on March 31, 2029. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, o