INBRE Student Researcher

Thank You For Your Interest In Employment With Our Institution. We Want Your Application Process To Go Smoothly And Quickly. We Ask That You Keep In Mind The Following When Completing Your Application

• Once you start the application process, you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
  
  

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Human Resources

humanresources@wnc.edu

(775) 445-4237

2201 West College Parkway

Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

The Liberal Arts and Sciences Department is accepting applications for students to conduct research projects as part of the INBRE grant. Applicants are required to attach a resume, unofficial transcripts, and a brief paragraph on a separate sheet describing their reasons for wanting to participate in the INBRE program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Various duties as assigned as part of the INBRE undergraduate program
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in at least 6 semester credits at WNC
• Have earned credit for at least one college transfer level Biology course (Can be from either WNC or other accredited institution)
• Be approved for participation by faculty mentor
  
  

Additional Information

Compensation: $20 an hour

Schedule

Scheduled and available hours may vary and are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Full-Time Equivalency

50% - 20 Hours Per Week

• Students may not work during scheduled course times
• Students may not work more than 20 hours per week (Sun-Sat) during academic periods in which they are enrolled (Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters)
• Students may not work more than 28 hours per week (Sun-Sat) during break periods, in which they are not taking courses (summer break, winter break, and spring break)
  
  

Questions

About

Hiring Department - If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department:

• Cassandra Luster, Division Assistant IIII
• cassandra.luster@wnc.edu OR 775-445-4469
  
  

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

humanresources@wnc.edu | (775) 445-4237

2201 West College Parkway Carson City, NV 89703

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

50.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Paragraph describing your reasons for wanting to participate in the research project
  
  

Posting Close Date

01/31/2026

Note to Applicant

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.