Microbial Ecology Research Assistant (student)

American University

Washington, D.C., US
$18.50 ph; not specified; not specified
Dna extraction and quantification
Bioinformatics and statistical analyses in r
Fungal amplicon sequencing data processing
This position is available only to enrolled American University students, offering a chance to build experience and grow skills within the university community

Job Summary

  • This position is available only to enrolled American University students, offering a chance to build experience and grow skills within the university community.
  • The Research Assistant will conduct research on soil fungal communities associated with microplastic degradation, including DNA extraction, quantification, and bioinformatics analysis.
  • Responsibilities include assisting with literature reviews, scientific writing, and participating in lab meetings to contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.

Matching Summary

This position is available only to enrolled American University students, offering a chance to build experience and grow skills within the university community.

Salary

$18.50 per hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • DNA extraction and quantification
  • Bioinformatics and statistical analyses in R
  • Fungal amplicon sequencing data processing
  • Literature reviews and scientific writing
  • Collaborative research environment

Nice-to-have

  • Federal Work Study eligibility
  • Master's thesis support

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled American University student

Work Rights

Not specified

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