Exercise Sciences - Research Adjunct

Job Title: Exercise Sciences - Research Adjunct

Posting End Date: August 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM (MDT) 

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, August 10, 2025

Position Start Date: September 1, 2025

Required Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

• Experience conducting laboratory research in any of the following areas: histology, microscopy, animal handling, or cell culture
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written protocols
• Comfortable working with animal models in a research setting
• Demonstrated interest in translational science and preparation for a PhD program

Duties/Expectations: The Research Assistant will support a research program investigating skeletal muscle regeneration following volumetric muscle loss injury. This position involves hands-on responsibilities in a translational rodent model and laboratory assays.

Duties include:

• Assist with surgical procedures and post-operative animal care
• Prepare tissue for cryosectioning and perform istological/immunofluorescent staining
• Conduct microscopy and image analysis (e.g., fiber size, satellite cells, GFP+ donor integration)
• Support in vivo muscle function testing (torque, gait analysis)
• Maintain and analyze muscle cell cultures
• Record and manage research data; contribute to figure generation and manuscript drafting
• Participate in weekly lab meetings, inventory, and safety compliance

Documents Required at the Time of Application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
• One-page statement of interest describing relevant experience, short and long-term research goals, and availability
• Contact information for at least two academic or professional references

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. 

BYU Mission Alignment

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).

Employment Requirements

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.