Microbial Ecology Research Assistant (student)

American University

Washington, D.C., US
Base: $18.50 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Dna extraction and quantification
Bioinformatics and statistical analyses in r
Fungal amplicon sequencing data
The Research Assistant will conduct research focusing on soil fungal communities associated with microplastic degradation

Job Summary

  • The Research Assistant will conduct research focusing on soil fungal communities associated with microplastic degradation.
  • Primary responsibilities include DNA extraction, quantification, bioinformatics, and statistical analyses in R.
  • This position is available only to enrolled American University students and offers hands-on research experience.

Matching Summary

The Research Assistant will conduct research focusing on soil fungal communities associated with microplastic degradation.

Salary

Base: $18.50 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative interdisciplinary research environment
  • Federal Work Study eligibility

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled American University student

Work Rights

Not specified

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