Hybrid Biology Research Assistant presso Plymouth State University

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This is a grant funded position designed to help carry out the goals of funded grant research such as Fish and Wildlife Service and INBRE grants. The successful applicant will help the principal investigator to achieve the grant goals as well as to help train and oversee undergraduate students in the tasks and skills necessary to accomplish those goals. The successful applicant will also generally be familiar with the skills and techniques used in the lab including field research and/or immunohistochemistry, electrophysiology, and familiarity with other data collection systems such as video tracking software. Personnel would not be required to work during curtailment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• (10%) Coordinate research with faculty research mentor

• (30%) Perform laboratory and/or field research

• (30%) Collect, organize, and analyze data

• (20%) Write up results for publication or presentation

• (10%) Maintain a clean and safe lab environment and keep track of lab supplies and inform faculty mentor of needs

Requirements

• BA or BS in relevant scientific field

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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