Project Assistant III, Research
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The individual in this role will conduct laboratory research for a project in the Soft Tissue Biomechanics lab supervised by Mark Buckley. They will work collaboratively as part of a research team, and will support the laboratory by performing a variety of tasks. Their responsibilities will include: (1) carrying out background research; (2) setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment; (3) performing routine experiments; (4) running custom or commercial software to analyze acquired data; and/or (5) organizing experimental data into a presentable form.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Lab research experience required
- Some knowledge of mechanics required (at least one physics or mechanical engineering course)
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Must be reliable, responsible, able to follow directions, and able to pay attention to details
- Must be able to multitask
Responsibilities
- Carrying out background research (e.g., reading journal articles)
- Setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment
- Performing routine experiments
- Running custom or commercial software to analyze acquired data
- Organizing experimental data into a presentable form
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
