Lab Research Asst - Dr. Ullmann

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position for an undergraduate student at UND. The Paleontology Undergraduate Research Assistant will assist Dr. Ullmann and his doctoral candidate with the subsampling of modern, naturally-weathered caribou antler bone samples for three types of geochemical and molecular biology analyses. The role involves imaging specimens and processing and interpreting resulting mass spectrometry data to determine how bone samples were geochemically altered in their early stages of decay.

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate student enrolled in-person in Geology or Geological Engineering as a portion of their degree, either as a major or minor.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Must be currently enrolled at the University of North Dakota (UND).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Excel would be considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dr. Ullmann and his doctoral candidate with the subsampling of modern, naturally-weathered caribou antler bone samples for three types of geochemical and molecular biology analyses.
• Image the specimens.
• Process and interpret the resulting mass spectrometry data to determine how the bone samples were geochemically altered in their early stages of decay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED