Summer MacAvoy Mellon Research Assistant (Student)
About The Position
The summer research assistant will perform tasks such as preparing tissue, sediment, and water samples for stable isotope characterization of two Virginia cave and spring systems. Work involves drying, lipid extracting, and weighing samples plus data analysis. Work may also involve fieldwork to help collect samples. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.
Requirements
- Must be an enrolled American University student.
- Ability to prepare tissue, sediment, and water samples.
- Proficiency in drying, lipid extracting, and weighing samples.
- Skills in data analysis.
- Willingness to participate in fieldwork for sample collection.
Responsibilities
- Preparing tissue, sediment, and water samples for stable isotope characterization of two Virginia cave and spring systems.
- Drying samples.
- Lipid extraction.
- Weighing samples.
- Data analysis.
- Fieldwork to help collect samples.
- Other duties assigned.
Benefits
- Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility for most student positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
