Graduate Research Assistant - Astrobiology

Desert Research Institute•Las Vegas, NV

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) offers graduate research assistantships to work on DRI’s campus in a research-related position while completing graduate studies. Graduate research assistants (GRA’s) gain the experience of working alongside DRI faculty members on cutting edge research. These joint positions are based at DRI, but coursework, academic advisement and degrees are provided by the University where the individual is enrolled. GRA’s work 50% time during the academic year with the option to work more during winter and summer breaks. Students who aim to remain competitive with peers in comparable programs should anticipate investing effort beyond a strict half-time commitment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant scientific discipline, including, but not limited to biology, geology, or planetary sciences.
Acceptance into a Master’s or Ph.D. granting program and being registered for a minimum of six graduate credits per semester.
Ability to work across disciplines as part of a team and independently.
Laboratory experience.
Desire to learn to work with bioinformatic datasets.
Ability to work under varied field conditions.
Obtain a valid driver's license.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Work on DRI’s campus in a research-related position while completing graduate studies.
Gain experience working alongside DRI faculty members on cutting edge research.
Work 50% time during the academic year with the option to work more during winter and summer breaks.
Anticipate investing effort beyond a strict half-time commitment to remain competitive.
Work across disciplines as part of a team and independently.
Work with bioinformatic datasets.
Work under varied field conditions.