--- title: Research Assistant at The Rockefeller University description: The Rockefeller University is hiring for the Research Assistant role in New York, NY. Pays $50K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/research-assistant-at-rockefeller-edu-01a0d4e1-b0e9-7dfd-a929-83b57f54b7ef date: 2026-09-28T14:59:27Z og_description: Join The Rockefeller University as Research Assistant in New York, NY. Pays $50K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/mtuj54.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | The Rockefeller University | | **Location** | New York, United States | | **Salary** | $50K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 24, 2026 | ## Description Organization Overview The Laboratory of Social Evolution and Behavior, headed by Dr. Daniel Kronauer, studies social evolution and behavior within complex societies. The sophisticated behavior, communication, and division of labor within ant colonies make these social insects ideal model systems for this work. The lab uses an integrative approach to understand how natural selection shapes the evolution of insect societies and how social life is regulated at the level of genes, brains, individuals, and colonies. Overview This unique position combines laboratory operations, ant colony husbandry, and research support within a highly collaborative scientific environment. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, is excited about working with insects, and wants to contribute to the day-to-day success of a world-class research laboratory. While prior research experience is welcome, the team is primarily seeking someone who is dependable, detailoriented, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about supporting both the operational and scientific needs of the lab. Responsibilities **Ant Colony Care & Husbandry** - Maintain ant colonies on a regular schedule, including watering, feeding, cleaning, and general husbandry. - Assist with the production and maintenance of research ant colonies. - Manage colony storage procedures, including placing designated colonies into freezer storage and returning them according to established schedules. - Monitor colony health and ensure husbandry protocols are consistently followed. **Research Duties** - Assist and collaborate with other laboratory personnel and team members as needed on a variety of research projects that span from behavioral tracking to genome engineering - Assist with the preparation and maintenance of research colonies. - Attend lab meetings and scientific discussions to learn and participate about ongoing research projects. - Collaborate with lab members on ongoing research projects spanning behavioral tracking, genome engineering, and other areas of active investigation — with the understanding that research involvement will grow over time as husbandry and operational tasks become more routine. **Laboratory Operations & Administration** - Receive, unpack, and organize laboratory deliveries. - Notify laboratory personnel of incoming materials and deliveries. - Perform routine laboratory maintenance, including dishwashing, bottle preparation, restocking supplies, and maintaining - inventories of laboratory consumables. - Help ensure laboratory spaces remain clean, organized, and operational. - Assist with general operational support to keep laboratory workfl ows running smoothly. Qualifications **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** - Bachelor's degree required - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. - Enthusiasm for learning and supporting scientific research. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** - Comfortable working with insects and animal husbandry tasks. - Prior laboratory or research experience is helpful but not required. - Biology, neuroscience, ecology, entomology, or other science-related backgrounds are welcome butnot required. The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Compensation Range: Min USD $50,000.00/Yr. Compensation Range: Max USD $55,000.00/Yr. ## Skills - Inventory Restocking - Cleaning - Investigation - Genetic Engineering - Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture) - Interpersonal Skills - Dishwashing - Animal Husbandry - Apache Ant - Attention to Detail - Maintenance - Inventory Management - Ability to Work Independently - Organizational Skills - Communication ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/research-assistant-at-rockefeller-edu-01a0d4e1-b0e9-7dfd-a929-83b57f54b7ef?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)