Co-op Research Student

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

107d • $17 - $22

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking a candidate for a position that offers a comprehensive learning experience while receiving continued career development and enrichment in association with an academic program. The role is designed to apply theories learned in a classroom setting to real-world professional situations, allowing for observation and performance of a diverse array of assigned tasks, activities, and projects under the guidance of professional mentors. The candidate will be expected to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment, seek feedback on job performance, and participate in seminars or workshops to develop professional and scientific skills.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an academic program that allows academic credit for working required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes a comprehensive learning experience while receiving continued career development and enrichment in association with an academic program.
• Applies theories learned in a classroom setting to real-world professional situations.
• Observes and performs a diverse array of assigned tasks, activities, and projects under guidance from one or more professional mentors.
• Abides by all policies, procedures, and work regulations as defined by the supervisor and/or co-op facilitator.
• Performs all assignments in a professional and businesslike manner.
• Practices the utilization of specialized instrumentation, equipment, software, and other technologies.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment and reports any concerns to supervisor and/or co-op facilitator.
• Periodically seeks and receives feedback on job performance.
• Participates in seminars or workshops designed to develop professional and scientific skills.
• May prepare and deliver formal written reports or oral presentations.
• Attends and contributes to departmental and/or team meetings.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with team members and professionals in the designed field of work.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees